A 39-year-old man was pronounced dead at Annette Lake in Jasper National Park after RCMP were called to the scene for reports of a possible drowning.
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In a news release, police said officers responded to the call at 5 p.m. and saw Parks Canada personnel and paramedics at the scene when they arrived.
“[They were] trying to provide life-saving measures,” RCMP said. “Despite the attempts at resuscitation, the 39-year-old male was declared deceased.
“Several people including family and tourists made efforts to reach the male and assist in his recovery.”
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An investigation into what happened is now underway but RCMP said “there is no indication of any criminality in this incident.”
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