Woman drowns at Gull Lake

Tragedy at Gull Lake Saturday afternoon.

Blackfalds RCMP and emergency services were dispatched at about 1 p.m. to an accidental drowning of a 57-year-old-woman at the lake.  

Mounties say the victim was floating in an inflatable dingy when the dingy capsized. They say the victim was not a strong swimmer and subsequently  became separated from the dingy.

Bystanders attempted to reached the woman and successfully brought her to shore. The victim was still conscious and first-aid was administered.

The woman was transported by ambulance to Lacombe hospital but was pronounced deceased while en route. Her name is not being released.

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Police say the woman was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the incident.

Blackfalds Victim Services is providing assistance to family, friends and witnesses.