Mississippi River drowning victim identified

This weekend’s Mississippi River drowning victim has been identified as 25-year-old Pascal Bredin of Gatineau.

First responders were called to the scene Sunday at about 9:45am after the call was made near the village of Blakeney.

Lanark County OPP say Bredin died in a  section of the river where the water  is known to move rapidly.

The OPP, Mississippi Mills Fire Department and Lanark County Paramedics are all investigating.