On October 3, 2021 at approximately 3 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Bruce Peninsula Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department were dispatched to canoeists in distress near Dyers Bay Road, in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

One occupant was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Emergency personal and members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton remain on scene and are continuing to search for a second occupant.

Members of the public can expect an increased presence in and around the Dyers Bay area.

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.

source: media release, Grey Bruce OPP