Coroner’s Inquiry Begins Into Death of Montreal Firefighter During Water Rescue

Coroner’s Inquiry Begins Into Death of Montreal Firefighter During Water Rescue
The procession arrives at the church for funeral services for fireman Pierre Lacroix in Montreal, Oct. 29, 2021. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
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A coroner’s inquest is underway into the drowning death of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who perished during a rescue mission in the St. Lawrence River last year.

Lacroix died after becoming trapped under a Hammer Head rescue boat that capsized in the Lachine Rapids as he and three colleagues came to the rescue of two boaters in distress on Oct. 17, 2021.