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Body of man who drowned at Elbow Falls recovered

Divers have recovered the body of a 33-year-old man who drowned after falling into the water at Elbow Falls on the weekend.

Witnesses said the victim climbed over a barrier while taking photos at the popular site near Bragg Creek

Emergency crews respond to an area near Elbow Falls on Saturday evening, where a 33-year-old man died after falling into the water. (Submitted by Jason Desjardins)

Divers have recovered the body of a 33-year-old man who drowned after falling into the water at Elbow Falls on Saturday.

RCMP said the body was recovered Sunday night.

Witnesses reported the man fell into the water around 8:20 p.m. Saturday after climbing over a barrier while taking photos at the popular site near Bragg Creek, about 60 kilometres west of Calgary.

Police said dangerous water conditions made the recovery effort difficult.