Durham Region – Kayaker Dies on Lake Simcoe

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A male kayaker was found deceased by citizens on Lake Simcoe Sunday evening.

On Sunday, June 17, 2018 at approximately 7:55 p.m., emergency services were called to Shoreline Road and Regional Road 9 in Brock Township. Citizens were walking their dogs when they discovered the victim on the shoreline of Lake Simcoe along with his yellow kayak.

The 60-year-old male from Toronto was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Hansson of the North Division at 1-888-578-1520 ext. 2672.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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