Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a suspected drowning at Port Hood Beach.
According to police, a 59-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman had been swimming in the ocean on Saturday, when they required assistance to get back to shore.
READ MORE: Collision on Nova Scotia highway sends three to hospital
Get daily National news
The woman was brought safely back to shore while the man, after several attempts at resuscitation, was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP say the woman was later transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- A look at Carney’s spring economic update by the numbers
- Toronto looking to nearby regions to increase paramedic response for FIFA World Cup
- Carney to attend European summit in Armenia with focus on trade, defence
- Corrections staff at N.S. prison assaulted by inmate as union says violence on the rise
READ MORE: Nova Scotia RCMP investigating after stolen car set on fire
Nova Scotia Lifeguard Services, Emergency Health Services, and local first responders attended the scene.
Officers are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.