Advertisement

Body of missing man found in Lake Erie near Port Stanley: OPP

The main pier at Port Stanley where the man was last seen.
The main pier at Port Stanley where the man was last seen. Elgin County OPP

OPP divers have recovered the body of a man who went missing Friday in Lake Erie at Port Stanley.

Provincial Police say just after 6:15 p.m. Saturday, members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located the body of the man in the waters of Lake Erie, just east of the lighthouse in Port Stanley.

They say the man was last seen at about 5:45 p.m. Friday.

No foul play is suspected. Officers say they are working to identify the man, and say his name will be released pending identification and notification of next of kin.

Story continues below advertisement

The man was described as white, in his 30’s, about 6 to 6 foot 2 with brown curly hair and light facial hair.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the male is asked to call OPP Dispatch at 1-888-310-1122.

Sponsored content

AdChoices