The body of a missing Cold Lake man was recovered Friday night from Blackett Lake.
The 31-year-old was fishing with a friend when the boat they were in capsized. According to RCMP, the man was unable to swim to shore.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Friends at a nearby campground activated an emergency beacon.
Members of the Lac La Biche RCMP along with the Alberta Park Service and local search and rescue aided in the recovery effort.
- How Canada-EU ‘associate member’ proposal raises questions with few answers
- B.C. skyrunner’s family believe she fell to her death on Italy’s Matterhorn
- Diver hospitalized after great white shark attack off Quebec’s Gaspé coast
- Group blames speed camera removal for 560% increase in speeding on Toronto road
Police do not consider the man’s death suspicious.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
His name will not be released.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.