Local News

1 teen dead after falling through ice on Ottawa’s Rideau River, 1 missing

One teenager is dead and another is missing after four teens fell through the ice on the Rideau River in the south Ottawa suburb of Manotick on Wednesday night.

Ottawa police say the first call came at 11:44 p.m.

According to police, two of the teens were quickly rescued from the water and taken to CHEO, a children’s hospital, by paramedics. The two other teens, aged 16 and 17 years old, were missing and believed to be in the water.

The police marine unit and fire crews began to search the area and found the body of one of the missing teens. First responders are still searching for the second missing teenager.

Police have not indicated which missing teen was found deceased.

Police say they’ve offered supports to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic event.

More to come.

Shares:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *