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Search turns up nothing

UPDATE: Saturday 2 p.m.

A search at the Kinsol Trestle near Shawnigan Lake was called off Friday night.

Hikers reported hearing a woman's screams near the Koksilah River, but search and rescue crews were unable to locate anyone in distress.

The incident is being re-evaluated today.


ORIGINAL: Friday 9:50 p.m.

Search and rescue volunteers were dispatched to a decommissioned train trestle on Vancouver Island, Friday afternoon.

A search is underway at the Kinsol Trestle in Shawnigan Lake after a woman's screams were heard.

Cowichan Valley Search and Rescue were combing the area, though it's not known if anyone is lost or hurt.

The trestle towers 44 metres above the Koksilah River.

– with files from CTV Vancouver Island



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