Man found dead in Ontario lake, as police warn of dangerous weekend on the water
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said they received a call at about 7:45 a.m. on Saturday that an individual had fallen into the water at Weslemkoon Lake, located about 40 km east of Bancroft.
Multiple OPP units — including marine, aviation and underwater search and recovery — were involved in the emergency response, police said in a Sunday afternoon news release.
At about 8 p.m. Saturday, the body of a deceased 22-year-old Toronto man was recovered, OPP said.
As a result of the investigation, police charged a 21-year-old man from Toronto with multiple offences including operation causing death and operating while impaired with drugs and alcohol.
Police have not released the identity of the deceased.
'Large number' of marine incidents
On Sunday afternoon, OPP released a video on social media urging people to take safety measures on the water.
"This reminder comes after a large number of marine incidents were reported across the province this weekend," the spokesperson said.
"OPP members from various detachments were called out to multiple incidents on OPP-patrolled waterways, and police are urging the public to take measures to prevent tragedy."
Meanwhile in western Quebec, a man was pulled unresponsive from the water in Otter Lake Sunday afternoon.
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