Updated: The 20-year-old male drowning victim was recovered from Penhorn Lake just before 9 a.m. this morning by the R.C.M.P. dive team. His identity will not be released.
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Halifax Fire have concluded their search of the lake for this evening. Police will continue to hold the scene until morning when a further search can be conducted by the HRP/RCMP dive team.
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At approximately 8:30pm police, fire and EHS responded to Penhorn Lake, 70 Penhorn Dr. For a report of a male swimming who went under water and did not resurface. HRP Fire deployed rescue boats and the matter is still being investigated at this time.
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Source: Media Release
