On August 31, 2019 at 10:25 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a boat collision on Georgian Bay off the west side of White Cloud Island. The collision involved two vessels, a 46 foot cruiser operated by a 51 year old individual and a 17 ½ foot bow rider operated by a 61 year old individual. There were 4 persons on the bow rider.

Grey Bruce OPP Marine Unit and Canadian Coast Guard attended the scene. Two occupants, a driver and a 26 year old passenger from the smaller vessel, were transported to hospital by Bruce County Paramedics with serious injuries.

Both vessels were significantly damaged as a result of the collision and had to be towed to Wiarton Marina. 

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP can call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

source: media release