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Five-year-old passes away after canoe capsizes in Bradwell Reservoir, Sask. RCMP investigating

On July 7, 2022 at approximately 6:35 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received a report of a capsized canoe in the Bradwell Reservoir, which is approximately 1 kilometer southeast of Bradwell, SK. Global News

On July 7 just after 6:30 p.m., Saskatoon RCMP received report of a capsized canoe in the Bradwell Reservoir southeast of Bradwell, Sask.

An adult male and a five-year-old child were canoeing when the boat capsized. The child was retrieved from the water and transported to hospital by STARS, where he was declared dead.

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His family has been notified, and RCMP say their thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

The adult male has not yet been located, though a search of the reservoir is ongoing.

The public is asked to avoid the reservoir and to respect all direction given by first responders in the area.

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