Missing swimmer found dead in South Saskatchewan River
A 17-year-old boy who went missing while swimming last weekend has been found dead.
RCMP said searchers recovered a body Friday from the South Saskatchewan River, about 1.5 kilometres north of Fred Heal Canoe Launch.
Justin Warwaruk, 17, went missing after diving into the river while swimming with friends at Beaver Creek on July 16.
Staff Sgt. Greg Abbott told media the teen’s family has mixed feelings about the news.