Body of missing paddleboarder at Douglas Provincial Park found

The body of a man reported missing in the water by a boat launch at Douglas Provincial Park has been found. 

Yesterday at about 12:45 p.m., Outlook RCMP received a report of a missing paddleboarder at the boat launch, on Lake Diefenbaker.

They said an adult male entered the water and did not emerge.

The man was recovered from the water later in the afternoon and was pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. 

RCMP say they are not providing the age and home community of the man at this time as next-of-kin notification is ongoing.

The Elbow Fire Department and the Saskatchewan Protection and Response Team also assisted at the scene.

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