Overview

• 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.