Man, woman die following water rescue in Saint John area

A man and a woman died following an ice rescue near Saint John, N.B., on Tuesday.

Two people have died following an ice rescue in the Saint John, N.B., area.

Musquash Fire and Saint John Fire crews responded to the water rescue at the end of Menzie Road on the East Branch Reservoir around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday.

• The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App

Once on scene, the bodies of a man and woman were recovered from the water.

Officials are reminding everyone to use caution while on the ice.

For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.