Nunavut RCMP investigating drowning in Iqaluit

01-Nov-2025

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Iqaluit RCMP say they are investigating a drowning in Frobisher Bay that happened on afternoon of October 28. 

In a news release Thursday, police said they received a report at about 2:40 p.m. that a person was seen swimming in the bay. About 10 minutes later, RCMP was told the swimmer went under and did not resurface. 

At approximately 3 p.m. emergency responders recovered the body of a 32-year-old man. RCMP say they don’t suspect criminal activity.

Officers are investigating the incident alongside the Nunavut Coroner’s Office.