Update: RCMP say divers recovered the remains of the 55-year-old Brooks resident on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Occupational Health and Safety is conducting an investigation.
A recovery effort is underway for a diver in Lake Newell who was reported to be doing maintenance on a dam yesterday.
Brooks RCMP say the man never returned and police were called around 3:55 p.m. on Oct. 19. The man is reported to be a 55-year-old from Brooks, according to police.
Crews remain on scene and RCMP say recovery efforts are underway. Occupational Health and Safety is conducting an investigation.