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Brooks man found deceased in Lake Newell

Oct 24, 2022 | 11:24 AM

BROOKS, AB – RCMP in southern Alberta is reporting a tragic end to their search for a missing person.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, a worker was conducting maintenance on a dam in Lake Newell and went underwater. He did not resurface.

Brooks RCMP says the remains of the 55-year-old from Brooks were recovered the following day.

Occupational Health and Safety has been advised and is conducting an investigation.

READ MORE: Recovery effort underway at Lake Newell: RCMP