19-year-old man dies following boating incident

July 28, 2024
Richibucto, New Brunswick

News release

A 19-year-old man from Saint-Louis-de-Kent has died following a boating incident off the shores of Richibucto, N.B.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Richibucto RCMP detachment, Richibouctou-Village Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to a report of an individual in the water who had been struck by a boat.

The 19-year-old man died at the scene as a result of his injuries. No other injuries were reported.

A member of the New Brunswick Coroner's Office is assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl Guy Marquis
Richibucto Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-523-4611
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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