Vigil planned for drowning victims in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
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A vigil will be held this evening in New Liskeard for a father and daughter who drowned Dec. 29 at Pete's Dam Park in the community of Temiskaming Shores.
A vigil will be held this evening in New Liskeard for a father and daughter who drowned Dec. 29 at Pete's Dam Park in the community of Temiskaming Shores.
A GoFundMe has also been set up to support the family of the victims, Christian and Maya Bergeron.
"Our dear friend Christian, a devoted father, fiancé, and loving soul, tragically lost his life while trying to save his daughter, Maya," the fundraising page said.
"In an act of incredible love and courage, Christian attempted to rescue Maya from a dangerous situation at Pete’s Dam, a place that was close to their hearts. Tragically, both father and daughter were swept away by the current, leaving an indescribable loss for their family and everyone who knew them."
Christian is survived by his sons, Matthew and Philip, his step son Liam, and his daughter Ava, who is Maya's twin sister.
"His love for his children was immeasurable, and they were the center of his world," the GoFundMe page said.
