The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two people who lost their lives in separate incidents in our region in recent days .
The man who fell around 200-feet from the Bannock Point trail on Slocan Lake last Thursday was Nicholas Llewelyn-Smith.
The Australian went on a night hike and fell from the cliff.
Police say poor lighting,hazardous terrain and alcohol appear to have been factors.
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Meanwhile the coroner has also identified the motorcyclist who died on the Salmo-Creston pass Friday afternoon.
He was William wells of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Police say the 57 year old went into the gravel while taking a left curve then into the ditch before being thrown from the bike. He died at the scene.
Speed and alcohol were not factors.