Posted on 07/20/2009, 9:04 am, by mySteinbach
A 2-year-old Kleefeld, Manitoba child has died as a result of drowning at the St. Malo Provincial Park Saturday evening, July 18, 2009, at approximately 7:20 pm.
The child who had been playing with other children at a nearby campsite and near the beach is believed to have wandered off unnoticed. Minutes later the parents and family members commenced a search for the child. The motionless body of the child was recovered in knee deep water next to the swimming area. Attempts to revive the child by family, paramedics on site and medical staff in hospital were unsuccessful.
The name of the child is not being released.
The matter remains under investigation and is being treated as an tragic accident at this time.
