Parkland RCMP respond to overturned water craft – Update #1

Wabamum Provincial Park

Parkland RCMP can advise 2 individuals were located from an overturned canoe on Wabamun Lake near the Provincial Campground/ Moonlight Bay.

A 5-year-old female victim was recovered from the water by bystanders prior to emergency services and police attendance. The second person a 35-year-old female was pulled from the water by other watercraft in the area.

However the 5-year-old despite lifesaving efforts was pronounced deceased on scene by STARS and EMS.

The office of the chief medical examiner has been engaged and the investigation continues.

Determination into the use of any personal floatation devices in the watercraft is part of the investigation. 

RCMP send their condolences to the friends and family of the deceased.