Body of man found after canoe tips in northern Alberta lake

Wood Buffalo RCMP confirmed Thursday the body of a 35-year-old man was found after several days of searching Gregoire Lake.

RCMP were called to Gregoire Lake Provincial Park on Sunday after a man’s canoe tipped over.

RCMP and Alberta Fish and Wildfire officers tried to help, but couldn’t find him.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the southshore boat launch and day-use area was closed to the public as search and rescue teams from Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche, along with Fire and Rescue from Anzac, combed the area.

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“Tragically this morning, the male’s body was recovered from the lake and he is confirmed deceased,” RCMP said in a news release Thursday. “An autopsy is scheduled at the Office of the Medical Examiner in Edmonton, however, preliminary investigation reveals nothing suspicious about this occurrence.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased at this time. His name will not be released.”

The boat launch and day-use area were re-opened Thursday.

The Gregoire Provincial Park is about 35 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.

*EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally posted on July 26 and was updated on July 27 when the man’s body was recovered.