Man’s Body Recovered From Fredericton Lake

Fredericton police have recovered the body of a man from a lake after responding to a possible drowning.

Emergency crews were called to Killarney Lake around 8 p.m. Saturday to search for a missing swimmer.

Police said dive team members recovered the body of a man in his mid-40s on Sunday.

“No further information will be released at this time as the matter is still being investigated,” the Fredericton Police Force said in a news release on Sunday.

The beach and trail system was closed for several hours for the initial rescue effort and investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fredericton police at 506-460-2300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

UPDATE – Killarney Lake re-opened
Fredericton Police have cleared the scene. The beach and trails are now re-opened.
Please be safe and enjoy the rest of the day.

— Fredericton Police (@CityFredPolice) August 7, 2022