One person is dead after two boats collided near Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen in North Vancouver on Saturday evening.

Witnesses saw six police cruisers, three ambulances and a police boat respond to the scene around 6:30 p.m. on June 7.

A source confirms with North Shore News that it was a fatal boat crash. BC Coroners Service was at the scene on Saturday evening and a boating tube was on the docks.

"I am shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic incident that occurred Saturday evening at Cates Park," said the District of North Vancouver's Mayor Mike Little.

North Vancouver RCMP said Cates Park boat launch is closed as police conduct their investigation.

"We are asking the public to avoid the area,” says a spokesperson.

Maritime Forces Pacific spokesperson Acting Sub-Lt. Kim Wachockier

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