A man from Ottawa has died after being pulled from the Gatineau River in Cantley, Quebec, according to the MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais police. The incident occurred on June 24, 2026, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details of the Incident
Police received a call around 5:30 p.m. on Friday reporting a person in distress in the river near Chemin de la Rivière. Emergency responders, including firefighters and paramedics, arrived to find the man unconscious. He was pulled from the water but could not be revived.
Investigation Underway
The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais police are investigating the circumstances of the drowning. No further details have been provided at this time.
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