Posted on 08/03/2010, 1:49 pm, by mySteinbach

On August 3 2010, shortly after 11am, Falcon Lake RCMP responded to the scene of a capsized canoe and possible drowning of one individual at the Falcon Lake Main Beach area.
 
Three individuals were said to have been canoeing a short distance from shore when then boat began to capsize, all three individuals abandoned the boat. Two of the individuals have been rescued without injury while the third, a 17-year-old Ontario boy is still missing and presumed drowned.
 
None of the individuals were wearing life jackets or PFD’s.
 
Falcon Beach RCMP and the Falcon Lake Fire Department have conducted an extensive search of the area immediately following the incident, however the male has not been located. RCMP Underwater Recovery Team has been dispatched to assist with the search.
 
Cst. Daniel Archibald
Acting Detachment Commander – Falcon Lake RCMP
204-349-2567