Ontario Provincial Police with the Orillia detachment are investigating the death of a man who washed up on the shore of Lake Couchiching on Wednesday, April 17.
Shortly after 7 a.m., emergency workers responded to a report of a body near Cunningham Crescent in Severn Township.
The 40-year-old man was found in a canoe partially submerged in the water and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are not disclosing his identity at this time.
The death is not currently being deemed as suspicious, said provincial constable Johnathan Barrett in an email.
“We want the public to be aware that the police are welcoming of any information that could assist in our investigation,” said Barrett. Police ask that anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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