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.
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.
Along with paramedics and firefighters, Ornge air ambulance was also called to the scene.
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Police said they are assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner with the investigation.
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