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In the wake of two people dying after falling into the river and being swept over Elk Falls, news signs and fencing in the provincial park warn visitors about the dangers of getting too close to the water.
Safety warnings posted following deaths One year after a Dutch tourist fell to his death at Elk Falls Provincial Park, BC Parks and the BC Coroners Service have worked
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Today’s visitors to the park will find a new viewing structure, a new sturdy metal staircase, and new signs clearly identifying the
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