WORLD NEWS | CANADA: Four children die after being caught in tidal waves while fishing in Quebec

Quebec [Canada]June 4 (ANI): In Quebec, Canada, four children were killed Saturday (local time) when they became trapped by tides while fishing, CNN reported.

A spokesman for the Quebec provincial police told CNN that emergency crews were called to Port-sur-Mer on the North Shore at 2 a.m. Saturday.

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The spokesman said 11 people were missing after leaving on foot to go fishing and being swept away by the tide. Of the 11 people, 6 were rescued and 5 disappeared overnight.

Four children aged over 10 were found unconscious and taken to hospital around 6am, according to a spokesman. Police later confirmed the children had died, CNN reported.

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A man in his 30s remains missing and divers, boats and helicopters are searching for him, according to Quebec provincial police.

According to the CNN report, the spokesperson said that the Quebec provincial police are investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. (Arnie)

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