Ottawa police are investigating the death of a two-year-old child who was pulled from the Ottawa River on Friday night. Police responded to reports of a missing child in the area of Kichi Zibi Mikan Parkway, which runs alongside the river.
An air support team spotted the child in the Ottawa River shortly after the initial call. First responders immediately brought the child to shore and began lifesaving efforts, but the toddler died after being taken to hospital.
Ottawa police described the death as "heartbreaking" and said their hearts are with the child's family and loved ones. Support services have been made available to the family.
The police force's homicide unit and sexual assault and child abuse unit are investigating the incident, as is standard practice following the death of a young child.
