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Winnipeg teen drowns in Lake of the Woods

Ontario Provincial Police were called to Anicinabe Park for a report of a drowning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

WINNIPEG — A swim turned fatal for a Winnipeg teen this weekend in Lake of the Woods.

Ontario Provincial Police said 17-year-old Nishan Chamlagai was swimming at Anicinabe Park around noon Saturday when he went under the water.

Officers don’t know how long he was underwater for.

When he was pulled out, Chamlagai was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy is expected to be done Monday.

Police do not suspect foul play.

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