1 missing after 2 young men fall through ice near Île-Bizard
Posted March 26, 2026 5:18 pm.
Last Updated March 26, 2026 5:22 pm.
Emergency services in Montreal are searching for a young man who remains missing after two people fell through ice in the Rivière des Prairies near Jacques-Bizard Boulevard in the L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève borough on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities said a 911 call was received around 2:35 p.m. reporting that two people were in distress in the water. One of the young men was rescued and transported to a nearby hospital. He was conscious during transport and his condition is now considered stable.
According to initial reports, the two young men ventured onto the river ice when it reportedly gave way. Search efforts are ongoing to locate the second individual.
The rescue operation involves the Montreal fire department and Urgence Santé.
On the SPVM side, the water patrol unit and a specialized intervention unit drone have been deployed. Police officers are also patrolling the riverbank in an effort to locate the missing person.
At this stage, there is no indication of criminal activity. The incident appears to be accidental, and witnesses will be interviewed by SPVM investigators currently on the scene.
