(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a possible drowning that occurred just before 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Two males in their early twenties had been boating on the Ottawa River near Britannia Beach, when they were swept into the Deschenes Rapids and capsized. One male was rescued by members of the Gatineau Fire Services, while the other male has not been located and is presumed drowned.
An extensive water and ground search was conducted by the Ottawa Police Service, which involved their Marine Dive and Trail Unit and Emergency Services Unit, as well as assistance from the Water Rescue Unit of the Ottawa Fire Department.
Foul play is not suspected, and the names of the parties are being withheld at this time.
A green and yellow Seahawk” inflatable dinghy that was used by the parties was also not recovered during the search