Missing couple found dead after apparent ATV accident

Police say a B.C. couple who went missingFriday evening in the Southern Interiorhave been found dead following an apparent rollover of their ATV.

Penticton RCMP said in a statement that Glen Hamakawa, 67, and Eva Hamakawa, 56,were discovered by search and rescue crewsSunday morning in the backcountry of a recreational site popular with all-terrain vehicle users, west of Summerland.

Police say the pair died when their ATVrolled over in "dense and steep terrain."

Staff Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck of the Penticton RCMPthanked the multiple search and rescue teamsthat flooded thearea over the weekendtrying to findthe couple.

"We are very saddened by this loss and offer sincere condolences to their friends and family,"Vatamaniucksaidin the statement.

The couple was last seen Friday at the Crump Recreational Site, along the Summerland-Princeton Highway, which features an extensive trail system.

Search and rescue crewssaidSaturday that the couple had experience exploring withtheir all-terrain vehicle and were equipped with appropriate gear for the backcountry.