UPDATE: Remains of 55-year-old Brooks resident recovered from Lake Newell

Brooks, Alberta – On Oct. 22, at 5:00 p.m., divers were able to successfully recover the remains of the 55-year-old Brooks resident who on Oct. 19, 2022, was doing maintenance on a dam in Lake New and never returned.

Occupational Health and Safety have been advised and are conducting an investigation.

(RCMP File Photo) RCMP Watercraft
(RCMP File Photo) RCMP Watercraft

Background

Oct. 20, 2022

Brooks RCMP respond to workplace accident at Lake Newell

Newell County, Alta. – On October 19, 2022, at 3:55 p.m., RCMP received a report of a diver in distress at Lake Newell in Newell County. Witnesses report that a diver was doing maintenance on a dam and never returned. RCMP and emergency crews remain on-scene and a recovery effort is currently underway. The diver is being reported as a 55-year-old male resident of Brooks.

Occupational Health and Safety have been advised and are conducting an investigation.

Brooks RCMP

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