Four Dead in Canoe Accident in Thompson

Manitoba RCMP report that four overdue canoeists were found deceased in the Thompson region
THOMPSON – On Monday, May 22, 2017, Thompson RCMP and Thompson Fire and Emergency Services were advised of a group of four overdue canoers who were out paddling on the Burntwood River, North of the City of Thompson, Manitoba.
Police officers and fire fighters launched two rescue boats and initiated a water search of the Burntwood River. A helicopter was also chartered for the search. Several pe