2 boys identified in suspected drownings at Manitoba provincial park
Two brothers, Aaron and Maximo Au Ramirez, are presumed to have drowned after being swept away by rapids at Nutimik Lake in Manitoba. Local authorities and community members are currently conducting search efforts while the family seeks support for funeral expenses.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with natural water features in provincial parks.
The two boys swept away in fast-moving rapids in what police have called suspected drownings have been identified as brothers, with a GoFundMe set up to raise funds for their family.
Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, and Maximo Au Ramirez, 10, were at Whiteshell Provincial Park on Saturday at Nutimik Lake near Sturgeon Falls Trail.
Officers received the report of the possible drowning at about 12:40 p.m. on Saturday. On arrival, emergency officials learned the two boys had fallen into the rapids.
RCMP said the boys were on the shoreline when the 10-year-old slipped on the rocks and fell into the water.
“Instinctively the 13-year-old went in to try and retrieve him and both ended up getting caught in the current and washed down the falls,” said Staff Sgt. Cory Meyers.
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