NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN - Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a sudden death on MacLean Lake, Severn, after receiving reports of an overdue swimmer.
On Aug. 9, 2021 shortly after 11 a.m., officers were notified of a swimmer that had not returned and that good Samaritans were currently searching for the male. Upon arrival, officers observed numerous individuals in kayaks, on personal watercraft and in the water searching.
As the Marine Unit arrived, the male was located by the civilian searchers and transported to shore where he was attended to by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) personnel.
Tragically, the swimmer, a 71-year-old male from Severn, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the male is being withheld at this time pending family notifications.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting here.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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