On October 21, 2022, at approximately 10:55 pm, Leaf Rapids RCMP responded to a report of three drownings on the Churchill River, at a remote fishing cabin, near Leaf Rapids.

 

Three adults were on the dock, when one male fell into the water. The other two males entered the water to help, but all began to struggle. Other people nearby pulled two of the males to shore. One male died on scene, and the other male was given first aid, but later died.

 

The third male was not located.

 

On October 23, 2022, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team deployed to the area and located the missing male deceased in the water.

 

The three males, aged 49, 51 and 54 were from O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation.

 

Leaf Rapids RCMP continue to investigate.