Investigation underway after body found in Wascana Lake

Regina police and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in Wascana Lake on Thursday afternoon.

Just before 3:30 p.m., police officers and firefighters responded to the area of Avenue C and Lakeshore Drive after a caller reported seeing a person in the water.

Firefighters searched the lake and recovered the body of the man, who hadn’t been identified as of Friday morning. Police didn’t release any other details, including if foul play was involved.

Update on Wascana Lake incident: Firefighters and @reginapolice located one individual in the water who was declared deceased. Regina Fire’s Water Rescue Team assisted in removing the individual from the water. #YQR

— Regina Fire (@Regina_Fire) October 21, 2022

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.