Two individuals, a young child and a 28-year-old man, tragically drowned in Wabigoon Lake in Dryden over the weekend, as reported by the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday when both individuals went into the water and failed to resurface.
Authorities, including the Dryden OPP, the OPP’s Emergency Response Team, and OPP Marine Unit, conducted a thorough search of the lake. The young boy’s body was discovered around 7:15 a.m. on Sunday following a report of a body in the water at Flat Rock Park. Later that day, at approximately 5:50 p.m., the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit assisted in recovering the man’s body.
Further information regarding the incident has not been disclosed at this time. The police have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and individuals with any relevant information are urged to reach out to the OPP.
