Tragedy Strikes at US-Canada Border: Multiple Bodies Found in Quebec
TL;DR
Eight people from two families, including an infant and two children with Canadian passports, died while trying to enter the US from Canada by boat across the St. Lawrence River. The victims were from Indian and Romanian families who were trying to reach the US illegally. The tragedy may have occurred on Wednesday night, and the weather was poor. The police are searching for a missing 30-year-old man, Casey Oakes, as a person of interest in the case. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
- Eight dead crossing river in attempt to enter US from Canada -police Reuters Canada
- Infant missing, 6 bodies found near US border in vicinity of Akwesasne, Quebec Global News
- Canadian police say 6 people found dead in marsh near U.S. border in Quebec CBS News
- 2 people still missing after 6 bodies pulled from St. Lawrence River CBC News
- 8 bodies found in Akwesasne WWNY
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