Police, fire looking for teen who went missing in North Saskatchewan River Sunday evening

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    Crews are continuing their search efforts on the North Saskatchewan River for a teen who was swept downstream. Laura Krause has details on the efforts underway and the dangers of the river.

    By Cole Fortner

    Posted June 5, 2023 11:50 am.

    Last Updated June 5, 2023 6:35 pm.

    The Edmonton Police Service and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services are continuing to search the North Saskatchewan River after a 14-year-old boy went missing on Sunday.

    EPS says around 5 p.m., four teens were swimming in the river near Terwillegar Park when one got caught in a current and was carried down stream.

    Within seven minutes of the call EFRS arrived at the scene with a jet boat and began a search. That search was suspended around 10 p.m. due to darkness.

    EPS search North Saskatchewan River for missing teen on June 4, 2023. (Erik Kennedy, CityNews)

    EPS, EFRS along with Strathcona Fire and Search and Rescue, and Park Rangers have since resumed the search.

    Police are also asking anyone who may be along the North Saskatchewan River to keep an eye out for the teen.

    “We currently have many resources committed to this search including assistance from EFRS. In addition, we are working with the family of the teen to gather further information and that will be forthcoming,” said Edmonton police in a statement.

    EPS search North Saskatchewan River for missing teen on June 4, 2023. (Erik Kennedy, CityNews)

    The teen has been described by witnesses as having a dark complexion, black hair and was wearing grey short.

    The family has been notified, but police are not releasing the name of the teen at this time.

    Anyone who may have had a sighting of the teen is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

    -With files from Laura Krause, CityNews

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