N.B. man dead after boating incident in Richibucto, N.B. [Video]

A 19-year old man from Saint-Louis-de-Kent, N.B., has died following a boating accident off the shores of Richibucto.

On July 27 around 6:15 p.m. members of the Richibucto RCMP detachment, Richibouctou-Village Fire Department, and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to reports of an individual in the water who had been struck by a boat.

The 19-year old, whose identity has not been released at this time, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. There were no other injuries reported as a result of the incident.

A member of the New Brunswick Coroners Office is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

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