
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 13, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Manitoba RCMP say two teen girls have died after being outside in frigid temperatures on St. Theresa Point First Nation.
The two youths, both 14, were found outside a home at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday and taken to the local nursing station. Police say they were both pronounced deceased.
It’s believed the teens were outside for a period of time when the temperature was approximately -23°C overnight.
RCMP say they continue to investigate and autopsies will be conducted.