Body of 12-year-old who fell into Whiteshell Rapids found
Posted May 28, 2023 11:14 am.
Last Updated May 29, 2023 11:55 am.
The body of a 12-year-old Winnipeg boy who went into the water at Sturgeon Falls over the weekend has been found.
RCMP confirm they located and recovered the body of Usaid Habib approximately 1 a.m. Monday in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
Officers said the boy was last seen climbing down the rocks, when he slipped into the water and almost immediately went under the rapids.
A by-stander jumped into the water to help but could not safely bring the boy to shore.
Whitemouth RCMP continue to investigate.
