Body of man who drowned at Elbow Falls recovered

Divers have recovered the body of a 33-year-old man who drowned after falling into the water at Elbow Falls on Saturday.

RCMP said the body was recovered Sunday night.

• Man dead after falling into Elbow Falls Saturday night

Witnesses reported the man fell into the water around 8:20 p.m. Saturday after climbing over a barrier while taking photos at the popular site near Bragg Creek, about 60 kilometres west of Calgary.

Police said dangerous water conditions made the recovery effort difficult.

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