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Recreational scuba diver dies at Lake Diefenbaker

A 46-year-old man, who was scuba diving at a lake in Saskatchewan, died this past weekend. Google Maps

Outlook RCMP say a scuba diver died at Lake Diefenbaker this past weekend.

Emergency services were called to a reported drowning at roughly 11:30 a.m. CT on Nov. 25.

Police said the 46-year-old man had been participating in a recreational scuba dive with three friends, around 200 yards from the shore, when he lost contact with his fellow divers.

He was located in the water near a Danielson Provincial Park boat launch a short time later. CPR efforts failed to revive him.

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His name was not released by police.

RCMP said the death is not considered suspicious, and alcohol or drug impairment were not factors.

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The Saskatchewan coroner’s service is assisting with the investigation.

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