The Regina Police Service (RPS), along with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, began an investigation after the discovery of a deceased person Thursday afternoon in the waters of Wascana Lake near Willow Island.
Police were dispatched around 3:20 p.m. on Oct. 20, RPS said in a release.
“Regina Fire and Protective Services assisted in recovering the deceased individual. Both police and coroner attended the scene and are working to determine the nature of this death.”
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Despite current efforts, the deceased’s identity remains unknown to police at this time. The location of entry into the water also remains unknown.
Police are asking for any information that could assist in identifying the individual.
The deceased person is described as male, appearing approximately 60 to 70 years old, approximately 5’3” tall, medium build and was wearing a grey long-sleeved quarter-zip top, black Columbia fleece jacket, a black North Face rain jacket, black pants and a pair of green, blue, and white Asics running shoes with grey crew socks.
Police said the identity of the deceased, an adult male, remains unknown at this time.
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Authorities are asking if anyone has any information that could assist police in this investigation, please contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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