Tourist drowns after falling into Robson River in Mt. Robson Provincial Park

RCMP say atourist visiting Mt. Robson Provincial Park hasdied after slipping and falling into the Robson River in Mt. Robson Provincial Park near the B.C.-Alberta border just outside of Jasper National Park.

The man,53, fell into the fast-moving river along the lower section of the Berg Lake Trail. He had been walking along the route with two companions, but theycould not reach him.

Despite the efforts of multiple first responders including RCMPfrom the nearby town of Valemount, Robson Valley Search and Rescue, BC Parks, Parks Canada, and B.C. Ambulance the man drowned.

He was located 800 metres downstream from where he fell in. His body was recovered by a swift water rescue team led by Parks Canada.

The man was a tourist from China. The RCMPsay neither itnor the B.C. Coroners Service will be releasingfurther details about the identity of the man.

Police say the area is the same place where a German tourist fell and drowned in June. The area fronts a popular campsite.

Valemount RCMPCpl. Jacob Joslinsaidpeople shouldbe extra vigilant when hiking near water.

"The water moves extremely fast in this area of the river and tragedy, such as this, can happen in seconds," Joslin said in a statement.

BC Parks warns visitors that slippery rocks, uneven trails, and fast rivers can be dangerous.

Berg Lake Trail is about 40 kilometres north of Valemount, B.C.