Manitoba to Install Fences and Safety Upgrades at Nutimik Lake Site
Tragic Drownings Prompt Government Action
Following the deaths of brothers Aaron and Maximo Au Ramirez, ages 13 and 10, who were swept into fast rapids leading into Nutimik Lake, the Manitoba government announced new safety measures at the site.
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Planned Upgrades Include Fenced Viewing Area
Environment Minister Mike Moyes said the upgrades will feature a fenced viewing area and updated signage installed in 2023, aimed at preventing future accidents.
Historical Context of the Site
The previous signage was erected after 12‑year‑old Usaid Habib drowned at the same location, highlighting a recurring safety concern.
Provincewide Safety Review
The government’s response follows a safety assessment of high‑risk routes across the province, ordered after the recent tragedy, and the province continues to evaluate whether additional measures are needed in its more than 90 parks.
