Two found dead in ice fishing tent in rural Alberta provincial park
RCMP in northern Alberta says two people were found dead in an ice fishing tent over the Family Day long weekend.
On Saturday at approximately 4 pm, Boyle RCMP, with the assistance of Lac La Biche Fire/EMS and Fort McMurray Fish and Wildlife, responded to a remote area located in Crow Lake Provincial Park following a report being made that two individuals were found deceased inside of an ice fishing tent.
Boyle RCMP is investigating the deaths of two individuals, a 45-year-old male resident of Fort McMurray and a 37-year-old male resident of Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, likely resulting from a heating source used inside the tent. An autopsy has been scheduled as the investigation continues.
Alberta RCMP added it would like to extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Crow Lake Provincial Park is approximately 307 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.