60-year-old man dies after drowning in public pool in St-Hyacinthe
Posted July 16, 2025 6:40 pm.
Last Updated July 17, 2025 7:58 am.
A man in his 60s drowned in a public swimming pool in Saint-Hyacinthe, in the Montérégie region, on Wednesday afternoon.
The victim, who has not been identified by authorities, was found unresponsive, said Sûreté du Québec (SQ).
At around 3:30 p.m., emergency services went to a public swimming pool near Viger Street to help “a man found unconscious,” explained Ève Brochu-Joubert, spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).
He was pronounced dead at the hospital after unsuccessful resuscitation maneuvers were performed on the individual.
The investigation is ongoing to better understand the circumstances that led to the drowning. The coroner has also been informed of the incident.
Quebec has experienced up to 37 drownings this year. At this time last year, Quebec had 30 drownings.
Authorities are calling for more caution during water activities, especially on hot days.
