Police say a 54-year-old man from Mississauga, Ont., has drowned in Lake Simcoe in Ramara Township.
Ontario Provincial Police say emergency crews were called after two people fell off a personal watercraft near Bonnie Beach around 3:50 p.m. Thursday.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
They say the pair appeared to be in distress in the water and neither person was wearing a life-jacket.
- Man killed in police shooting in Cold Lake, Alberta: RCMP
- Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with ‘door-kick challenge’
- Several Calgary festivals meeting with city councillors over costs and planning barriers
- Calgary’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre sees increased demand, decreased funding
Police say one person was rescued by people in the area.
They say the other was found submerged in the water with the help of OPP officers in a helicopter.
Police say the man was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.