Skip to content

Lake Muskoka collision claims life of 58-year-old man

OPP were called to a collision on Lake Muskoka involving a personal watercraft and a human-powered vessel on Sunday
11-07-18 OPP Stock
Stock image
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
*************************
On Sunday July 5, 2020 just before noon the Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a collision on Lake Muskoka involving a personal watercraft and a human powered vessel. 

Bracebridge OPP Marine Unit, OPP Aviation Services, Muskoka Emergency Medical Services and the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department attended the area near the Seven Sisters Islands to investigate the collision and search for the involved parties. Tragically the remains of a 58 year old Toronto man were located by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit later that evening. The investigation is ongoing at this time and the names of the involved parties are being withheld.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at (888) 310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Police are looking for any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident to come forward as well as anyone with video surveillance of the lake in that area. 

You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other 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.

**************************