Two men have been pronounced dead after they were pulled from the water on a lake on Salt Spring Island, B.C., Tuesday evening.

One of the men was pronounced dead on site, the other later died after being taken to Lady Minto Hospital, according to BC Coroners Service spokeswoman Barb McLintock.

The incident happened at Weston Lake, just to the east of Fulford Harbour. Salt Spring Fire Rescue received a call shortly before 6:30 p.m. PT.

Arjuna George, the acting chief, said they used a rescue boat to retrieve the victim taken to hospital.

Both of the deceased have been confirmed as male, but their names and ages have not been released.

The BC Coroners Service is investigating.