Body of young male found in Yellowknife Bay on Sunday

The body of a young man was found in the water off N’Dilo on Sunday evening, according to RCMP. 

People reportedly saw the body floating in the water east of the community around 5:00 pm on Sunday before calling police.

At least five emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, along with the coroner, before the body was retrieved.

N’Dilo is a small community in Yellowknife with about 200 residents.

An investigation is underway by the RCMP and the office of the chief coroner.

If you know anything about this, contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or Crimestoppers online at www.nwtnutips.com.

Greg Hanna
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