diver-fullNORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA – On Tuesday, August 12, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Bruce Peninsula Ontario OPP attended the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Northern Bruce Peninsula to conduct a death investigation.

The victim was one of five scuba divers on a diving expedition to the Caroline Rose Shipwreck located in Driftwood Cove within the Fathom Five National Marine Park in Georgian Bay. He had entered the water and showed no signs of distress. Shortly afterwards he was observed on the surface without any vital signs.

Attempts to resuscitate the victim continued until such time as he was pronounced deceased by the Coroner.

The deceased has been identified as Andrew LIPTAK, age 66, of Brampton, Ontario.

A post-mortem examination is to be scheduled in London, Ontario.

Source - OPP