Hunter dies after barge capsizes on St. Lawrence River | Montreal Gazette

A man in his 20s and another man in his 40s were able to swim to shore. Author of the article: Photo by Getty Images A hunter in his 40s is dead and two others were treated for hypothermia after the barge they were on capsized on the St. Lawrence River near Ste-Croix in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, 225 kilometres from Montreal. Emergency services were called around 7 a.m. Sunday after the barge that was being used for hunting ducks turned over where the St. Lawrence meets the Rivière du Nord. A man in his 20s and another man in his 40s were able to swim to shore. The third hunter, who was wearing a life vest, was found floating in the river around 11:30 a.m. The barge remained in the river, apparently stuck in shallow water, said Sûreté du Québec Sgt. Louis-Philippe Bibeau. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Montreal Gazette Headline News Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by…
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