By The Canadian Press

Body of 33-year-old man recovered from Elbow Falls

Aug 1, 2017 | 10:17 AM

BRAGG CREEK, Alta. – The body of a 33-year-old Calgary man has been recovered from Elbow Falls, southwest of Bragg Creek, Alta.

Police say Abdul Quadir Mohammed and his family were visiting the area on Saturday, and had ventured beyond a protective barrier to take photographs.

Another member of the family lost their footing and were in danger of falling when Mohammed tried to grab them and lost his own footing, plunging into the churning water below.

Relatives tried to rescue him but were unable to reach him, and police were called to the scene that evening.

RCMP Corporal Troy Savinkoff says the dive team from the Calgary Fire Department located his body behind the waterfall in about 3.6 metres of water.

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Another person fell in trying to see what happened and was also taken to hospital in serious condition.