Three Fathom Harbour man drowns at Drysdale Falls

By Meghan Groff

A Three Fathom Harbour man has drowned near Tatamagouche.

RCMP say the 38-year-old had been swimming with his family at Drysdale Falls late Tuesday afternoon, when he went below the water surface and didn't come back up.

Police say one of his family members tried to help him but was unsuccessful.

A unit with the Bible Hill Fire Department was able to rescue two more of the family members and recover the man's body.

“We're continuing our investigation into the incident, including the events that led to the man drowning,” said  Cpl. Jennifer Clarke. “Our thought's are with the victim's family at this difficult time.”

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