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Dead man’s car lingers alongside B.C. river frustrating residents

Vehicle has sat for months near the Similkameen River as authorities reject responsibility
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The pictured vehicle has been sitting near abandoned near the Similkameen River for months, frustrating residents nearby. (Bob McAtamney - Contributed)

The continued presence of an abandoned vehicle near the edge of the Similkameen River at Cawston is frustrating residents.

The vehicle has been in the area for several months, but attempts from residents to get it removed have been unsuccessful.

Speaking to resident Bob McAtamney, he said some locals are reaching the point of getting together and dealing with it themselves.

He pointed out how the RCMP left the vehicle after investigating the death of its driver, and that the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) pointed to the provincial government.

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Brennan Phillips

About the Author: Brennan Phillips

Brennan was raised in the Okanagan and is thankful every day that he gets to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
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