The holiday long weekend turned tragic for a visitor to the region on Monday.
A 31-year-old man from Brampton was swimming in the waters of Georgian Bay near the Moose Deer Point First Nation when he got in 'distress,' say officials.
Officers from the Bracebridge, Southern Georgian Bay and West Parry Sound OPP detachments as well as the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit and Moose Deer Point Fire Department responded to the call for help just after 6 p.m. on Aug. 1.
On August 1, 2022 at approximately 6:10 p.m. members with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bracebridge, Southern Georgian Bay and West Parry Sound Detachments as well as the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit and Moose Deer Point Fire Department responded to a swimmer in distress in the Georgian Bay waters near the Moose Deer Point First Nation.
The man, Lakshyavir Sanghera, was initially rescued by nearby civilians and transported to West Parry Sound Health Centre where he was later pronounced deceased.
The death is not considered to be suspicious.
Bracebridge OPP would like to thank the efforts of the nearby individuals who rendered aid and to remind everyone that the waterways can present a serious risk. Know your limits and take precautions whenever you plan to be on the water.
