NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY OPP
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10:30 a.m. update
Shortly after 7 a.m. Sept. 4, 2022 a body was visually located by the pilot of a Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Helicopter and removed from the waters off Beckwith Island by the crew of the OPP patrol vessel Thomas P. Coffin.
Investigators have confirmed that the recovered body is that of the reported missing male. Family and officers involved in the search wish to thank those in the marine community who assisted in this very tragic marine incident.
7:05 a.m. original release
A 911 marine call to emergency services at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sept. 4, 2022 reporting a missing male from a vessel has resulted in marine officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment becoming part of a water- and air-based search between Christian Island and Beckwith Island.
It has been reported that 67-year-old Charles Dicaire left his 45' vessel which was moored on the west side of Beckwith Island in a orange inflatable to take control of a green inflatable kayak and a blue paddle board which had become detached from his vessel.
Since the search has been commenced the outstanding kayak, paddle board and orange inflatable have been located with no sign of the missing male who was not wearing a life-jacket at the time he was last observed.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) of Canadian Forces Base Trenton has dispatched a Griffon search and rescue helicopter, a Hercules fixed wing search and rescue aircraft and the assistance of the Indian Maiden ferry of the Beausoleil First Nation (BFN).
Mariners should be aware that it is highly possible that bright marine illumination flares will be used to to assist in the search.
Anyone with information of this incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or by email. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and anonymous tips can also be provided online.
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