A 31-year-old man from Brampton is dead after drowning in Bracebridge, police say.
Ontario Provincial Police said on Monday at around 6:10 p.m., officers received a report of a swimmer in distress in Georgian Bay, near Moose Deer Point First Nation.
Police said 31-year-old Lakshyavir Sanghera from Brampton was “initially rescued by nearby civilians” and was taken to West Parry Sound Health Centre where he was pronounced deceased.
- Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade route changed this year following Lapu Lapu tragedy
- Ontario finance minister says HST rebate won’t be extended: ‘This is a one-year sale’
- 33% of Canadian women wait more than 2 years for menopause care: survey
- Poilievre shares J.K. Rowling post praising IOC ban on transgender women
-
![]()
Canadian TSB investigators join U.S. counterparts at scene of LaGuardia Airport crash -
![]()
Federal report calls Indigenous procurement program massive failure -
![]()
Canada to strengthen election laws after foreign influence, disinformation risks emerge -
![]()
Carney announces $3B investment in East Coast military bases after Canada hits NATO target
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Officers said his death is not considered to be suspicious.
Police urged the public to “know your limits and take precautions whenever you plan to be on the water,” adding that waterways “can present a serious risk.”
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.