News release
Yellowhead RCMP respond to drowning at Sandy Lake
July 14, 2025
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Sandy Lake, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On July 12, 2025, at approximately 11:05 pm, Yellowhead RCMP received a report of a possible drowning at Sandy Lake Beach, in Sandy Lake.
When officers arrived at the scene, Emergency Medical Services were performing CPR on a male, who was later pronounced deceased.
The initial investigation has determined the victim, a 32-year-old from Brandon, along with three others, had been swimming in the lake when they noticed he was missing.
The male was located shortly after in the water and brought to a nearby dock where medical assistance was provided.
No criminality is suspected.
Yellowhead RCMP continue to investigate.
*Yellowhead RCMP consists of detachments in Shoal Lake, Hamiota, Elphinstone and Wasagaming.