On July 3 around 6:45 p.m., Turtleford RCMP officers responded to a complaint of two people in distress in the water on Turtle Lake, off the shore on Thunderchild First Nation.
Investigation reveals that a 51-year-old female had been swimming and began to struggle. A 60-year-old male went in to assist, and began to struggle as well. Others nearby brought the male and female, both unresponsive, to shore. They were declared deceased by EMS. Both the male and the female are from Thunderchild First Nation. Their families have been notified.
No foul play is suspected.
