News release
Selkirk RCMP respond to report of a capsized boat
August 21, 2025
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RM of St Clements, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On August 20, 2025, at 3:40 pm, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a capsized boat being discovered in Lake Winnipeg, located approximately two kilometres northwest of the Balsam Harbour Marina.
The operator of the boat was not located.
The East Beaches Fire Department responded immediately and launched a boat to conduct a search of the surrounding water.
Additional resources, including the Canadian Coast Guard, RCMP Marine Services and the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team, were contacted and were enroute to provide assistance.
At approximately 5:45 pm, the fire department located the body of the boat operator a short distance away from the capsized boat. The 77-year-old male from Winnipeg, who was wearing a life jacket, was pronounced deceased.
Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate.