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Drowning death at Arbutus Cove

A 57-year-old Saanich woman is dead after a drowning incident just afternoon Sunday

A 57-year-old Saanich woman is dead after a drowning incident just afternoon Sunday in Arbutus Cove.

The woman was found unresponsive in the waters at Hollydene Beach, near Arbutus and Gordon Head Road. Attempts to resuscitate the woman were unsuccessful.

Saanich police say there is no evidence to suggest foul play, and the B.C. Coroners Service is now investigating the incident.

kslavin@saanichnews.com