Bracebridge OPP say they have recovered the body of a swimmer who failed to resurface on the Muskoka River in Bracebridge.
On Saturday, July 3, 2021, shortly after 7 p.m., officers from the Bracebridge OPP, along with Bracebridge Fire and Muskoka Paramedic Services responded to a swimmer in distress on the south branch of the Muskoka River off Golden Beach Road.
The 18-year-old male did not resurface and search efforts were assisted by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU).
The search was suspended due to visibility and safety concerns and resumed early this morning on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Shortly before 9 a.m., the body of the missing swimmer was recovered.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
Local residents and visitors are asked to be cautious whenever entering a body of water. Know your limits, wear appropriate safety equipment and please stay safe.
Yet another teen dies in Muskoka waters and was probably not wearing a life jacket. Why doesn’t the District of Muskoka start telling people to wear a life jacket in the waters of Muskoka if you are not familiar with them? Post lots of signs and start doing a media campaign to prevent unnecessary deaths.
Universal 3 belt PFD $24.99 – 63 in stock at Canadian Tire in Gravenhurst (7pm July 4) Tourists – go get one while you can – the undertows in the waterways can be dangerous in Muskoka and you shouldn’t be boating/canoeing/kayaking/SUP… you get the drift… without one. Store opens 8am. (I’m sure there are other places to buy one but the CT in Gravenhurst doesn’t play games. Nice staff)
Please take care of your loved ones. Please don’t drink and drive on the water.