Three Canadian YouTube travel vloggers were killed in an accident at Shannon Falls, roughly 40 miles from Vancouver, near the town of Squamish, British Columbia on Tuesday. Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh, and Megan Scraper were reportedly walking along the edge of the falls when they slipped and fell about 30 yards, according to the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police. “Squamish Search and Rescue (SAR), Lions Bay SAR, BC Ambulance, Squamish Fire, BC Parks, and Squamish RCMP attended to the scene in order to coordinate the search efforts,” Squamish RCMP said in a Tuesday press release. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, witnesses said they saw Gamble, 30, and Lyakh, 30, dive into the pool above the falls to save Scraper, 29, who fell from rocks at the top and was carried by a strong current. But none of them survived. The trio was known for its adventurous travel videos. In 2011, Gamble and Lyakh created the YouTube vlog channel "High on Life" to showcase their performances of daring outdoor tricks and stunts at well-known locations. And in 2016, the two made headlines after walking off a designated path in Yellowstone National Park to get closer to the famous Grand Prismatic Spring. Last January, they were reportedly sentenced to seven days in jail for violating rules at multiple U.S. national parks and banned from American public lands for five years, according to CBC. "High on Life" has over half a million subscribers on YouTube, and over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. On Friday, the YouTube channel released a video tribute in memory of Gamble, Lyakh, and Scraper. "High on Life" also started a fundraising campaign to support the victims’ families’ expenses “that come at an impossibly difficult time like this.” In addition, the channel published a passage written by Gamble and Lyakh and encouraged subscribers to use the hashtag #HOLInspired to share their thoughts on social media. “What do you want to do in your life? What makes you tick? What makes you feel awe? Don’t be misled into thinking that you’re supposed to do anything. You are supposed to do only what you chose to do,” they wrote. “The world is vast and full of possibilities. Follow your bliss. Get out of your comfort zone. Stop looking for reasons why you can’t and look for reasons why you can. And … if you can, you should."<doc-sep>Online tributes are pouring in after three travel vloggers known for sharing adventures on YouTube died this week after plunging nearly 100 feet over Shannon Falls waterfall in Canada. Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper—members of the High on Life channel—slipped and fell on Tuesday, July 3. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) aided in a major search. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), witnesses said Scraper fell from rocks at the top of the waterfall and was pulled by a strong current. Gamble and Lyakh then reportedly jumped into the water in a failed attempt to rescue her. The RCMP said in a release: "The individuals were with a group of friends when they slipped and fell into a pool 30 meters [98ft] below." On Wednesday, authorities confirmed that three bodies were located, but declined to release names. "The RCMP and Squamish SAR have transitioned to a recovery of the bodies from the pool but the terrain is extremely difficult, very dangerous, and the water flow will be heavy with the warm temperatures today, increasing the risk to those in the recovery effort," police said at the time. The High on Life collective is well-known for posting artistic pictures and videos across social media and has amassed 500,000 subscribers on YouTube and 1.1 million followers on Instagram. It has now launched a memorial fund via GoFundMe for the deceased trio. The group said in a tribute: "There are truly no words that can be said to ease the pain and the devastation that their families are all going through right now. In support of all their loved ones, we have created a GoFundMe for any arrangements that they may need help with." "We would like to invite anyone that would like to help by donation to the care and expenses that come at an impossibly difficult time like this," it continued. "Any size of donation is greatly appreciated. We would also like to encourage anyone to share this Memorial Fund with friends and family as well to provide as much support and love to the ones most affected by this tragic loss." The team also published a video to YouTube on Friday about the tragic incident. "They were three of the warmest, kindest, most driven and outgoing people that you could ever meet, and the world has lost a great deal of light with their passing," the tribute read, with a link to the funding campaign. The trio were in their late 20s to early 30s, according to Canada's National Post. At nearly 1,100 feet, Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia.<doc-sep>Three members of YouTube travel vlogging collective High On Life have died after falling over a waterfall in Canada. The BBC reports that Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper were swimming at the top of Shannon Falls in British Columbia on Tuesday when they slipped into a pool 30m (98ft) below. Other members of the group, who have 1.1M followers on Instagram and more than 500,000 YouTube subscribers, named the three young adults on their memorial fund page and in a tribute video: High On Life is described as a clothing and outdoor adventure company whose members are known for creating lively travel video from all over the world. Last year, Gamble, Lyakh and another group member were banned from U.S. federal land for five years after pleading guilty to walking on a sensitive hot spring in Yellowstone National Park and other crimes at parks across the west of America. Vancouver-based Gamble and Lyakh set up High On Life with friend Parker Heuser.<doc-sep>
A tragic waterfall accident has led to the death of three popular travel vloggers. "High on Life" YouTube stars Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Lyakh’s girlfriend, Megan Scraper, were killed Tuesday as the three were on their latest adventure in Canada. At the time, the group was visiting Shannon Falls, Canada's third-highest waterfall, which is located in British Columbia. Reports say the trio was at the top pool of the waterfall when Scraper slipped and fell. Gamble and Lyakh rushed over, but were unable to rescue her. The three were then swept by the current and plummeted about 100 feet into the waterfall’s lower pool. All three were killed in the fall. Gamble and Lyakh founded "High on Life," along with a friend, Parker Heuser. The travel channel has more than 501,000 subscribers and over one million followers on Instagram. The friends vlog about their travels around the world and have been to places such as Bali, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Vietnam, Hungary and Croatia. Members of the channel gathered to make a video to address the accident, remembering their dear friends. “There are truly no words that can be said to ease the pain and the devastation that we are all going through right now,” the group said in the video. "They were three of the warmest, kindest, most driven and outgoing people that you could ever meet and the world has lost a great deal of light with their passing." In the video, a passage written by both Gamble and Lyakh was read aloud as the group tried to hold back tears. “... Follow your bliss, get out of your comfort zone, stop looking for reasons why you can’t and start looking for reasons why you can and if you can, you should." The group has asked for inspirational messages, videos and photos under the hashtag #HOLInspired to allow fans to express their condolences and thoughts. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for the families of Gamble, Lyakh and Scraper. Story continues RELATED STORIES YouTuber Markiplier Thanks Fans for Support After Niece's Death in Car Accident YouTuber Simone Giertz, Creator of 'S***ty Robots,' Undergoes Brain Surgery for Tumor YouTube Vlogger Collides With Tractor-Trailer While Live Streaming on Facebook Related Articles: