Hiker dead after falling into Cypress Creek Canyon in West Vancouver

A hiker in West Vancouver, B.C., died after falling about 60 metres into Cypress Creek Canyon on Thursday morning, according to police.

A statement said the man, who was in his 70s, was hiking in a large group when he fell to his death near the top of the Cypress Falls loop.

Police responded to the call around 11:30 a.m. PT near Eagle Bluffs Access Road and Cypress Bowl Road.

Officers and firefighters later recovered the man’s body from the canyon.

“A life was lost today. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the individual.” West Vancouver Police Const. Nicole Braithwaite wrote in the statement.

“Our victim services team is working to assist the individuals

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