Ontario Provincial Police say they have recovered the body of one person who drowned at Pete’s Dam Park in Temiskaming Shores on Dec 29, and they continue to search for a second person.
Police received a call that a father and daughter, Christian and Maya Bergeron, had fallen through the ice at the park.
The community of New Liskeard held a vigil for them on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
“We had a tragedy on the ice today. A dad and daughter went through. Prayers for the family,” said Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus in a social media post on Dec. 29.
Police said they continue to search for the second person. They did not confirm which body was recovered.