West Shore RCMP are investigating after a 29 year old woman reported she was pushed off a cliff into the water at Thetis Lake on Sunday suffering injuries.
At about 3:30pm she was hiking near the first beach cliff face when she encountered a group of 3 unknown females who were drinking alcohol.
The victim was looking over the cliff when someone pushed her, causing her to fall into the water 12 metres, or 40 feet, below.
Thankfully the victim was able to make it to shore and sought medical attention for her injuries.
West Shore RCMP spokesperson Cpl Chris Dovell says the victim is being treated for severe bruising to her lower body, stomach and upper body, and she is in significant pain. He says it's lucky she was not moreseriously hurt.
The 3 females are described as Caucasian, between 20 to 30 years of age, 2 had brown hair and 1 had blonde hair. They were wearing bathing suits and sunglasses. There may have been witnesses -- including a male who offered to help the victim.
Police are seeking witnesses or the person responsible to come forward to speak with investigators.