Woman, 68, dies while swimming in Pictou County
The woman encountered difficulties and went underwater, said RCMP.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene
A woman has died while swimming in Pictou County.
The 68-year-old was swimming off Twin Cove Lane in Little Harbour, N.S., on Monday at 9:20 a.m.
RCMP say she encountered difficulties and went underwater.
The woman had been swimming with another person, who brought her to shore.
CPR was provided, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP, paramedics and fire crews responded to the call.
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- An earlier version of this story stated that the woman had drowned in Merigomish. In fact, she died suddenly in the water in Little Harbour, but did not drown.Jul 25, 2025 11:07 AM EDT
