Brandon man dead after drowning at Sandy Lake Beach

A 32-year-old man drowned in Sandy Lake on Saturday. Uploaded July 14, 2025. (CTV News Winnipeg)

A man from Brandon drowned Saturday while swimming with others at Sandy Lake Beach, according to RCMP.

At approximately 11:05 p.m., Yellowhead RCMP received a report of a possible drowning at Sandy Lake Beach in Sandy Lake—about 225 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.

According to an initial investigation, RCMP said a 32-year-old man along with three others were swimming in the lake when they noticed he was missing.

The man was located shortly after in the water and brought to a nearby dock where he received medical assistance.

RCMP said when they arrived on scene, emergency medical services were performing CPR on the man. He was later pronounced deceased.

Yellowhead RCMP continue to investigate, though no criminality is suspected.