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Emergency crews responding to overturned boat on Okanagan Lake

The boat, reported near Okanagan Lake Provincial Park, had two occupants
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Three-foot waves with whitecaps seen on Okanagan Lake, Friday afternoon. (David Ogilvie)

Emergency crews are responding to a report of an overturned boat on Okanagan Lake.

The call, which came in at approx. 12:14 p.m., detailed an overturned boat with two people in the water, near Okanagan Lake Provincial Park.

Peachland Fire Department, Penticton Fire Department, and Naramata Fire Department marine rescue teams have been called out to the rescue.

There was no mention of life jackets or any other particulars.

No further information is known at this time.

With files from David Ogilvie.

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