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Cross Lake — Cross Lake RCMP respond to drowning

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 7:35 am, RCMP responded to a drowning on Cross Lake, near the boat launch, in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. A group of people were at the boat launch when they observed approximately 200 metres away a male struggling in the water and calling for help. Two of the individuals entered the water to try and pull the male to safety, however the male went under the water and didn't re-surface.  Cross Lake RCMP, Fire and Rescue and community members began searching the water.

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Black River — Powerview RCMP investigating suspicious death

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 8:00 am, Powerview RCMP responded to a report of a deceased male located at a residence on Mayaa Road in the community of Black River. Officers attended and located a 43-year-old male who was pronounced deceased on scene. The cause of death remains under investigation as we await the results of the autopsy. Powerview RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

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Garden Hill First Nation — Island Lake RCMP investigating homicide

On August 17, 2024, at 5:10 pm, Island Lake RCMP received a report of a suspicious death as an unknown male had been transported to the nursing station with life-threatening injuries. Officers attended to the nursing station and were advised that the victim, later identified as a 23-year-old male from Garden Hill First Nation, had been pronounced deceased. The investigation into the male's death led to the arrest of a 15-year-old male youth. On August 18, 2024, the 15-year-old was charged with Manslaughter and remanded into custody.

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