Family worried after man falls into Rivière des Prairies while on date

Montreal police are searching for a 20-year-old man who fell into the Rivière des Prairies around 6 p.m. Sunday.

The man’s family told Global News he is a student at Vanier College.

They added that he fell into the water while on a date.

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The family is considering renting a boat to go into the river to search for him.

A family friend told Global News his parents had bought him a car and were keeping it as a surprise for his upcoming 21st birthday.

According to Montreal police spokesperson Raphaël Bergeron, witnesses say the current took the man east.

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The search was suspended because of darkness, but resumed on Monday.

The incident happened near Riviera Street in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.