The Ontario Provincial Police’s Maberly department says they are investigating a drowning that occurred in Silver Lake Provincial Park.
Police say they were called to the eastern Ontario park on Saturday afternoon when a swimmer went missing after jumping out of a canoe.
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They say a 26-year-old man was recovered from the water.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police say the OPP Marine Unit and Tay Valley Fire Department assisted in the effort.
They say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
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