A 5-year-old child has died after a canoe overturned on Wabamun Lake on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Parkland RCMP say at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, they received a report that a watercraft carrying two passengers had capsized on Wabamun Lake near the Provincial Campground and Moonlight Bay. Officials say officers, EMS and STARS were all deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, Mounties say bystanders had already recovered the 5-year-old victim from the water. However, despite lifesaving efforts, EMS and STARS pronounced the child deceased on scene.
The second person, a 35-year-old female, was pulled from the water by other watercraft in the area.
Officials say the office of the chief medical examiner has been engaged in the investigation, which will involve determining if personal floatation devices were being properly used.
RCMP send their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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