Waskesiu — Waskesiu RCMP respond to water-related death at Waskesiu Lake

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On July 14, 2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Waskesiu RCMP responded to multiple calls of an adult male in distress at Waskesiu Lake in Prince Albert Provincial Park.

Officers attended along with EMS and Parks Canada Wardens. The male was removed from the water and declared deceased by EMS on the scene.

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has taken carriage of the investigation.

As this is considered a sudden death investigation and there is no element of criminality, we will not be releasing any further details including the names of the deceased or anyone involved.