RCMP Investigates 5-Year-Old's Death at Wabamun Lake as Criminal Case

Authorities seek public assistance after learning the canoe did not overturn during the incident.

The RCMP is treating the death of a five-year-old girl at Wabamun Lake as a potential criminal matter.
Initial reports suggested a canoe capsized, but investigators have since determined this was not the case.
The incident occurred on Sunday, with bystanders recovering the girl from the lake, but she could not be revived.
A 35-year-old woman was also involved and was rescued by other watercraft in the area.
Police are requesting witnesses or those with drone footage from the area between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to come forward to aid the investigation.