On March 8, 2020 at approximately 11:45 am, the deceased male was located by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU). The deceased has been identified as Tyler CHRISTINE-BOURGEOIS (age 20) of Azilda, Ontario.
The deceased will be transported to The Provincial Forensic Pathology Unit at the Forensic Services and Coroners Complex in Toronto for a post mortem examination.
This incident remains under investigation.
PETERBOROUGH COUNTY OPP SEARCHING FOR MISSING MALE
(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to a report of a missing male last night at approximately 5:15 pm.
The male was last seen being towed behind a snowmobile while on a toboggan on Bass Lake when he fell through the ice. The Trent Lakes Fire Department and OPP Aviation Services attended but were unable to locate the male.
The Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) is attending the scene this morning to assist with the search.
This incident remains under investigation.
Further updates will be made when more information becomes available.
The Peterborough County OPP is advising those using snowmobiles and ATV’s to avoid driving on lakes and rivers. If it can’t be avoided, check ice conditions beforehand, wear a floater suit and carry ice picks and make sure they are accessible. No ice is safe ice.
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