Teens charged in cruise ship arson
The Canadian Press
Posted: Aug 14, 2012 6:16 AM CT
Last Updated: Aug 13, 2012 4:39 PM CT
Two teenage boys have been charged in a fire aboard a former cruise boat that once plied the waters of Lake Winnipeg.
The boys, age 15 and 17, are facing one count each of arson after a blaze aboard the Lord Selkirk ll near Selkirk.
The suspects have been released to their parents and will appear in court September 28th.
The upper deck of the decommissioned boat was in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene of the blaze June 19.
No one was hurt.
© The Canadian Press, 2012
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