Pukatawagan RCMP are investigating a drowning that claimed the life of a 51-year-old man over the weekend.

Police say officers were called Saturday evening after reports of a possible drowning on the lake.

Investigators say the man had been taking part in a canoe race when he fell into the water.

 He was wearing a life jacket and was quickly pulled from the lake before being taken to the Nursing Station, where he was later pronounced deceased.