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Teen Canoeist Drowns in Capsizing Incident
21 Jul
Summary
- A 17-year-old boy died when his canoe capsized on Cross Lake.
- Police and paramedics responded to the incident north of Bancroft.
- The victim was found during an underwater search and pronounced dead.
A fatal canoe capsizing on Cross Lake has led to the death of a 17-year-old male. The incident occurred north of Bancroft on Monday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police were alerted around 1:30 p.m. and were supported by Renfrew County paramedics, an OPP aerial unit, and local residents.
The victim, who hailed from Mariposa Township, was discovered during a subsequent underwater search. He was officially pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity. The OPP has stated that an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
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