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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Man found dead after possible drowning in LaHave River
Social Sharing Police in Bridgewater, N.S., are investigating a possible drowning after a man died in the LaHave River on Monday. First responders were called at 11:23 a.m. AT and people were asked to avoid the King Street Court area. Police said a body was recovered from the river with the help of an underwater drone around 12:40 p.m. "At this time, police believe there is no criminal nature to this incident, and the investigation is being treated as an accidental drowning," the Bridgewater Police Service said in a social media post. Police said the man was from Lunenburg County. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner's Office will be helping in the investigation, police said. "Bridgewater Police Service wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, and to express our thanks to the supporting emergency response agencies for their timely, effective, and co-operative efforts during the search," police said.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- CTV News
Bridgewater police investigating after floating dock, portable toilet damaged by fire
Police in Bridgewater, N.S., are investigating a weekend fire and incidents of property damage in the town. The Bridgewater Police Service and Bridgewater Fire Department responded to Shipyards Landing on south King Street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say, when they arrived, the southernmost section of the floating dock in the LaHave River at Shipyards Landing was on fire. Crews extinguished the fire, but the dock was destroyed. While at the scene, emergency responders noticed property owned by the Shipyard Shindig Music and Arts Festival, or its contractors, was also damaged. Police say they then responded to a report of an overturned portable toilet that was lit on fire near Woodland Gardens and the DesBrisay Museum. The Bridgewater Police Service is now asking for help from the public as they look for the person or persons who may be responsible for the damage. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call police at 902-543-2464. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
