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Youth kayakers threatened on Marina Island: RCMP investigates

A beach side in the foreground overlooks Quadra and Vancouver Island in the distance.
Shark Spit is a popular destination for boaters to land on Marina Island. Photo by Loni Taylor.
Loni Taylor - CKTZ - Cortes Island • BC | 06-06-2022
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A group of youth kayakers were faced with a disturbance on Marina Island, a remote spot just off the west coast of Cortes Island, on May 28.

The Quadra RCMP released the following statement:

"On May 28th, 2022 Quadra RCMP received a report of uttering threats at Marina Island. The complainant advised that they were having a kayak adventure with multiple youth around 15 years, when approximately 20-30 individuals showed up for a rave claiming they were sacrificing a goat. The group appeared intoxicated, and two of the men were exposing themselves to each other and passing boaters.

One man in the party became verbally aggressive with one of the adult kayak volunteers, and made a few indirect threats involving a firearm. The youth kayak group subsequently left in order to avoid further confrontation.

The man is question is not believed to be local but is described as:

  • 50’s
  • Arm and chest tattoos
  • Average build
  • 6’0 to 6’1
  • Shaggy grey beard.
  • Possibly wispy short grey hair
  • Possibly named Mike
  • Wearing glasses

This man is currently a person of interest to the Quadra RCMP. We are looking for any witnesses to come forward regarding this incident. If anybody knows who the man is or can provide any information, please contact the Quadra RCMP, says Constable Rebekah Draht, Quadra Island Media Relations officer."

Const. Rebekah Draht updated CKTZ on June 6, regarding this incident.

“The male's name is now ‘Matt’ allegedly. We still don't have any more information, but the creator of the event actually reached out and apologized to everyone involved with that. It sounded like it was a huge misunderstanding,” Draht clarified.

This incident is believed to be isolated and there doesn’t appear to be any immediate danger to the public. If anyone has knowledge of this crime or any other or who is responsible, please contact the Quadra RCMP at 250-285-3631. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit their web site at www.crimestoppers.ca.

Released by Cst. Rebekah Draht, Media Relations Officer, Quadra Island RCMP

Office: 250-285-3631

Fax: 250-285-2053

Email: Rebekah.DRAHT@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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