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Phoenix Police IDs man who drowned after falling into canal

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Updated  June 19, 2025 8:39am MST
Phoenix
FOX 10 Phoenix
Police ID fisherman who drowned in Phoenix canal

Police ID fisherman who drowned in Phoenix canal

Police say 33-year-old Karl Michael Blondin, Jr. fell into a canal while fishing near 51st Avenue and Cactus Road. Blondin, Jr. did not resurface. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

The Brief

    • A water rescue in the area of 51st Avenue and Cactus Road turned into a recovery operation, according to Glendale Fire officials.
    • Previously, fire officials said a person was fishing in the area when he fell into a canal, and did not resurface.
    • The victim was identified as 33-year-old Karl Michael Blondin, Jr.

PHOENIX - Phoenix Police officials have released the identity of a man who drowned in the West Valley on June 17.

What we know:

The incident took place in the area of 51st Avenue and Cactus.

"Officers were called by the City of Glendale regarding an injured person call in the canal near 51st Avenue and Cactus Road just before 12:45 pm. When officers arrived, they were informed a man had drowned after falling into the canal," Phoenix Police officials wrote on June 17.

The victim was identified on June 18 as 33-year-old Karl Michael Blondin, Jr.

Area where the incident happened

The Source

  • Information for this article was gathered from statements issued by the Phoenix Police Department.

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