On August 2, 2025, at approximately 2pm, Steinbach RCMP responded to a possible drowning incident that had occurred in the Rural Municipality of Reynolds, at Reynolds Ponds.
RCMP officers responded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, members were advised by bystanders that a male had been swimming, when suddenly he did not resurface.
Police say that bystanders had been searching for the swimmer but had been unable to locate him.
Manitoba RCMP Underwater Recovery Team (URT) was then deployed to assist officers with the search. Members subsequently located a deceased 70-year-old man from Ontario.
