NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday, Jan, 9, 2021 at approximately 1:04 p.m., 3 District (Welland) uniform officers attended the Welland Recreational Canal, in the City of Welland for a marine call.
Officers arrived on scene and were advised two males in their 20’s, were scuba diving in the Welland Recreational Canal. The divers became separated with one diver surfacing in an attempt to locate his diving partner who had become trapped under the ice. A passerby walking along the canal called 911, the Welland Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services immediately attended the scene.
The trapped scuba diver was extricated by the Welland Fire Department. Life-saving measures were immediately commenced however he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation remains on going by detectives with 3 District (Welland) and the office of the Coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext 1007448
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