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Northern Manitoba man drowns after swim in the Gods River: RCMP

RCMP Shamattawa detachment. RCMP

RCMP in Shamattawa are investigating a drowning in the northern Manitoba community.

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Police said they found an unresponsive local man, 39, behind the 100 block of Riverside Road July 10.

He was pronounced dead on-scene.

The investigation has determined that the man initially went for a swim in the Gods River, but was pulled under by the current.

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After being in the water for an extended amount of time, he finally resurfaced and was brought to shore by bystanders.

WATCH: 2019 Manitoba Drowning Report

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