RCMP investigate drowning of toddler in Wetaskiwin

Jul 5, 2024 | 5:20 PM

RCMP say a 5-year-old has died by drowning at Lions Campground in Wetaskiwin.

It was 4 p.m. on July 2 when RCMP were advised of the incident that had occurred earlier that day.

Investigation determined that the child, a resident of Wetaskiwin, had left the family camper while their parents were sleeping.

The child was located in the pond adjacent to the campground.