LAC DU BONNET — Cpl. Kathryn Ternier wants to be put out of a job. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * LAC DU BONNET — Cpl.
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The head of the RCMP’s underwater recovery team says they’ve already been called to four drownings this year. “I want to dive for evidence. I don’t want to dive for bodies because I don’t want there to be anyone losing their life while out on the water having fun,” Ternier said earlier this week on the Town Dock in Lac du Bonnet, in a bid to remind Manitobans to be water safe this Canada Day long weekend.
RCMP PHOTO Cpl. Kathryn Ternier and Cpl. Chad Yerex say the underwater recovery team have already been called to four drownings this year and want everyone to be water safe.
“Please put me out of a job.” There have been several drownings in Lac du Bonnet over the years, including one in 2024. There were eight drownings in Manitoba in 2023 and 11 in 2022.
The underwater recovery team helps other branches of the RCMP in locating evidence and helps locate drowning victims. “Water is very unforgiving. One slip of your foot and you could be fighting for your life,” Ternier said.
“This area has lots of swift water and rapids. It is beautiful but (has) deadly natural elements.” Even strong swimmers .
