News release
Grand Rapids RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle falling through the ice
December 17, 2025
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Misipawistik Cree Nation, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On December 16, 2025, at 1:20 am, Grand Rapids RCMP received a report of a pickup truck travelling out onto Cedar Lake and falling through the ice. This occurred approximately 75 meters from shore near the Manitoba Hydro boat launch, located west of the Grand Rapids Generating Station.
RCMP, along with local EMS, the Grand Rapids Fire Department and Manitoba Hydro, immediately attended to the area to conduct a search.
Investigators were able to determine that the vehicle, containing a male and female passenger, drove out onto the ice when it broke through. Tracks were seen leading from the boat ramp out onto the ice. The two occupants were unable to escape the vehicle before it went under.
The fire department launched a zodiac to conduct a search in the nearby open water with the RCMP launching a drone to conduct an aerial search for any heat signatures in or near the water, none were located.
The search continued throughout the day without success.
Earlier this afternoon, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT), who deployed to the area yesterday morning, located the pickup truck in the water. The two occupants were not found within the vehicle.
The RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team is continuing its search.
Grand Rapids RCMP continues to investigate.