The Saskatoon Fire Department is currently conducting a search operation for a missing jet ski rider on the South Saskatchewan River. The incident was reported on June 21, 2026, at approximately 12:49 PM EDT.
Search Operation Details
Firefighters have deployed multiple watercraft and are using sonar equipment to scan the river. The search area extends from the riverbank near the city center to downstream locations. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the missing individual.
According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the search involves a coordinated effort with the Saskatoon Police Service and the Canadian Coast Guard. A spokesperson stated, "We are doing everything we can to locate the rider as quickly as possible."
Public Safety Advisory
The fire department has advised the public to avoid the search area to allow emergency crews to operate effectively. Boaters are urged to stay clear of the river section between the Broadway Bridge and the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
