EFRS searching for missing woman after falling into North Saskatchewan River

The search continues for a woman who reportedly fell into the North Saskatchewan River near Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park on Monday evening. 

According to a news release from Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, it was reported that a man and a woman had fallen into the river and were called to the Keilor Point area (‘End of the World’) at 7:10 p.m.

The man had received medical attention, while the woman hadn’t been found according to EFRS.

Search and rescue crews were visible to on-lookers near the river banks on Monday evening. Edmonton Police were also on scene as was a drone being used to assist with the search. 

Tonight EFRS has responded to 4 incidents of people on ice across Edmonton. We ask everyone to please remember that it is never safe to step onto ice on the North Saskatchewan River or stormwater ponds.

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— Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (@EdmontonFire) April 2, 2024

EFRS posed on X platform just before 8:30 p.m. that crews had responded to 4 incidents related to ice across the city and reminded everyone to “please remember that it is never safe to step onto ice on the North Saskatchewan River or stormwater ponds.”

“As the temperatures warm up in Edmonton, please remember to keep a safe distance from the North Saskatchewan River and frozen stormwater ponds. The ice may look thick, but flowing water and fluctuating temperatures create weak areas. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services urges Edmontonians to keep pets leashed on low-lying trails and when near access points into water. If you see someone or a pet fall through ice, call 9-1-1. Do not attempt to rescue them yourself.”

More on this story as it becomes available.