Montreal emergency crews recovered the body of a 36-year-old man from the St. Lawrence River on Thursday evening after a call reporting a body near Dieppe Park in the Ville-Marie borough.
Timeline and response
According to Montreal police, a 911 call was received at approximately 6:15 p.m. reporting a body in the water. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) water patrol located the remains and the Montreal Fire Department recovered them from the riverbank.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Previous Sunday | Man fell into the water in the Old Port area |
| Thursday, ~6:15 p.m. | 911 call to report a body near Dieppe Park; SPVM water patrol located the body |
| Thursday evening | Montreal Fire Department recovered the body; identification followed |
Identification and next steps
Police confirmed the deceased was the same man who had fallen into the water the previous Sunday. The case has been forwarded to the coroner's office so the exact cause of death can be established.
"the man who had fallen into the water last Sunday"
The SPVM has not released further personal details about the man pending family notification and the coroner's findings. Montreal's waterfront areas, including the Old Port and riverfront parks such as Dieppe Park, are frequented by residents and tourists alike; incidents on the water typically prompt coordinated responses between police, fire services and other municipal partners.
Local context and public-safety considerations
Falls into the St. Lawrence — whether accidental, medical or otherwise — require rapid, specialised water rescue capability. The SPVM's water patrol and the Montreal Fire Department maintain protocols for locating and retrieving people from the river, and recovery operations can be complicated by currents, debris and visibility.
- Emergency call: 911 — reported sighting near Dieppe Park at about 6:15 p.m.
- Agencies involved: SPVM water patrol and Montreal Fire Department
- Investigation: Referred to the coroner to determine cause of death
Officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. The coroner's inquiry will determine the medical cause and is the next formal step in the investigation. Residents who spend time along the Old Port waterfront or witness a water-related emergency are reminded to call 911 immediately rather than attempting a rescue that could put more people at risk.
InfoRadar will continue to follow updates from the SPVM and the coroner's office as they become available.
