News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, August 15, 2014   Male In River – C14-172903 On August 15, 2014 shortly after 2:00 p.m. an off-duty Winnipeg Police Officer was in the area of the Provencher Bridge when he observed a male in the river who appeared to be in distress.    The officer was able to get the attention of a nearby water taxi and direct those on board to the male's location.  Their attempts to assist the male were unsuccessful.   The male has not been recovered and members of the Dive Unit are currently on scene.   During this incident one of the people on the water taxi suffered a medical emergency which required transport to hospital.  His condition is unknown.   No further information is available at this time.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.