2 dead at popular swimming spot in Elgin, N.B. – New Brunswick [Video]

Two young men died in the river at Gibson Falls in Elgin, N.B., according to the New Brunswick RCMP.

On Monday at 3:30 p.m., first responders, including the Elgin, Petitcodiac and Sussex fire departments as well as Ambulance New Brunswick, responded to a report about two men in medical distress in the river.

A 21-year-old man died at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.

A 24-year-old man’s body was recovered from the river on Tuesday morning.

They were both citizens of India, according to a written statement issued by the NB RCMP.

Lifelong Elgin resident Jason Humphrey, who lives near the falls, said he was startled by the sound of sirens on Monday afternoon.

“We don’t need stuff like this, it’s hard on the Elgin community,” Humphrey said.

“I was speechless. I didn’t know what to say.”

Elgin Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kent Steeves told Global News the popular swimming spotattracts lots of people from out of town each …