News release
Manitoba RCMP respond to two separate drownings on Saturday
August 3, 2025
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RM of Reynolds / Grand Beach, Manitoba
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On August 2, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, Steinbach RCMP were notified of a possible drowning in the RM of Reynolds, at Reynolds Ponds.
Officers responded immediately and when they arrived on scene, were advised by bystanders that a male had been swimming, when suddenly he did not resurface. Bystanders had been searching for the swimmer but had been unable to locate him.
Manitoba RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) was deployed to assist officers with the search.
A 70-year-old man from Ontario was later located deceased.
Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate.
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Grand Beach, Manitoba
On August 2, 2025, at approximately 8:00 pm, Selkirk RCMP were notified of a possible drowning at Grand Beach.
Officers responded immediately and when they arrived on scene were advised two males had gone out onto to the lake on a pool floatation device, when they lost their balance and fell into the water.
One male was rescued by a nearby kayaker; the other male did not resurface.
Officers along with assistance from the Manitoba Underwater Recovery Team (URT) were later able to locate the male in the water.
A 25-year-old male from Winnipeg was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.