On July 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was informed of a small aluminum boat travelling in circles in the water of Lake Huron just off the shores in Southhampton.

The South Bruce Marine Unit and Grey Bruce Marine Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as well as the Saugeen Shores Police Service, Saugeen Shores Fire Department, the Canadian Coastgaurd, and Bruce County Paramedic Services attended Lake Huron just off the shores of Southhampton, for a report of a boat travelling in circles in the water.

Quick acting civilians attended the scene prior to any emergency services arrival and located a male party in the water. The male was transported to shore by civilians where Bruce County Paramedic Services took over his care. The male was transported to hospital by ambulance where he was listed in critical condition. Saturday, July 6 he was pronounced deceased.

It is unknown at this time what led to these circumstances. The Ontario Provincial Police is continuing this investigation.

Further updates will be released as the information becomes available.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to 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, OPP