Cap-Saint-Jacques beach: Police say call about distressed person in water ‘unfounded’

Cap-Saint-Jacques beach. (Google Maps)

Montreal police (SPVM) says it has resumed its search for a possible missing person at Cap-Saint-Jacques beach in the west end Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough.

“So far, it seems to be an event that is unfounded,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson with Montreal police, adding that the nautical team is still on site.

This comes after the force received a 911 call Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. about a person who was potentially in distress in the water.

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The beach was completely cleared to make way for an operation, including searches on the ground and water, but officers did not find any signs of a body or a person in need of help.

“We’re still not sure if it’s true,” noted Julien Lévesque, a spokesperson with Montreal police.

This comes after two suspected drownings at Verdun Beach, one on Monday and another on June 7.

• READ MORE: Police recover body of 20-year-old man who drowned at Verdun Beach

So far this year, there have been 25 drownings in Quebec, compared to last year’s 24.

There was a total of 60 drownings in the province in 2024, down from 85 in 2023.