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OPP identify Guelph man who died at Belwood Lake

Police have identified a man who died at Belwood Lake on Canada Day. OPP / Twitter

Wellington County OPP have identified the 46-year-old man who died at Belwood Lake on Canada Day.

Emergency crews were called to the water at around 12:30 p.m. and found bystanders trying to save the man’s life.

Read more: Guelph man dies at Belwood Lake on Canada Day, OPP say

Police said despite the life-saving measures, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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On Saturday, OPP identified him as Stuart Tucker of Guelph.

OPP have described the original call as a boating incident but offered no further details about what happened.

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Along with paramedics and firefighters, Ornge air ambulance was also called to the scene.

Police said they are assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation.

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