05-06-2017 , 02:36 AM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-co...-1.4102433 Cache Creek fire chief reported missing near flood waters
Ashcroft RCMP search Cache Creek for missing 59-year-old
By Yvette Brend, CBC News Posted: May 05, 2017 2:45 PM PT Last Updated: May 05, 2017 6:02 PM PT Personnel with dogs assist with a search in Cache Creek, near Kamloops, on May 5. Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy went missing after checking the creek's water flows. (Kamloops Search And Rescue/Twitter)
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Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy has gone missing after checking water flows in Cache Creek.
RCMP say Cassidy, 59, was last seen east of the village early Friday morning checking water levels in the creek near the Brookside Campground.
Police also say his vehicle was found at the location where he was last seen.
Cassidy, known for his dogged community involvement, won a B.C. award for his leadership and bravery during a past flood.
In 2016, Premier Christy Clark lauded Cassidy for his tireless community service and grit during the 2015 Cache Creek floods, noting, "some people rise to the occasion and others go above and beyond."
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver issued a statement Friday afternoon.
"My thoughts are with all those affected by flooding. My heart goes out to missing Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy and his family. I hope that he is found safe," Weaver said in a news release.
The search for Cassidy continues.
Flood disaster volunteer to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
Clayton Cassidy is honoured with B.C.’s Medal of Good Citizenship for his dedicated service helping Cache Creek residents stay safe and return to their homes following a devastating flood in May of 2015. (Don Craig/Government of B.C.)
Ashcroft RCMP search Cache Creek for missing 59-year-old
By Yvette Brend, CBC News Posted: May 05, 2017 2:45 PM PT Last Updated: May 05, 2017 6:02 PM PT Personnel with dogs assist with a search in Cache Creek, near Kamloops, on May 5. Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy went missing after checking the creek's water flows. (Kamloops Search And Rescue/Twitter)
Evacuation advisory issued as floods, thunderstorm warnings hit southern B.C.
B.C. town declares state of emergency after flash flood
B.C. premier calls Cache Creek flood damage 'unbelievable'
Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy has gone missing after checking water flows in Cache Creek.
RCMP say Cassidy, 59, was last seen east of the village early Friday morning checking water levels in the creek near the Brookside Campground.
Police also say his vehicle was found at the location where he was last seen.
Cassidy, known for his dogged community involvement, won a B.C. award for his leadership and bravery during a past flood.
In 2016, Premier Christy Clark lauded Cassidy for his tireless community service and grit during the 2015 Cache Creek floods, noting, "some people rise to the occasion and others go above and beyond."
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver issued a statement Friday afternoon.
"My thoughts are with all those affected by flooding. My heart goes out to missing Fire Chief Clayton Cassidy and his family. I hope that he is found safe," Weaver said in a news release.
The search for Cassidy continues.
Flood disaster volunteer to receive Medal of Good Citizenship
Clayton Cassidy is honoured with B.C.’s Medal of Good Citizenship for his dedicated service helping Cache Creek residents stay safe and return to their homes following a devastating flood in May of 2015. (Don Craig/Government of B.C.)