A female swimmer was swept by the current of the Stamp River near Port Alberni on Sunday, July 5, leading to an extensive search effort. (Image Credit: B.C. government)
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Search underway near Port Alberni for missing swimmer
Jul 6, 2026 | 2:16 PM
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PORT ALBERNI — A female swimmer reported to have been swept away by the current of the Stamp River led to an extensive search.
A Port Alberni RCMP news release states their detachment received a report of the incident on Sunday, July 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Stamp River Provincial Park.
“Emergency services and police conducted a search for the swimmer; they have not yet been located,” the release stated.
On Monday, Port Alberni RCMP stated resources from several agencies are involved in the search for the swimmer.
