Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP are investigating a drowning which occurred on the Burnt River in the Township of Minden Hills.
On September 6, 2023 at approximately 12:11 pm OPP, along with Minden Hills Fire Department and Haliburton County Paramedic Services (HCPS), responded to reports of a swimmer that had failed to resurface. The person was located, and CPR was initiated. The patient was transported to a local area hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
The deceased was identified as a 17-year-old person from Oshawa.
Haliburton Highlands OPP want to remind people to be vigilant of their safety on the water. Wear a PFD, never swim alone, know your limits and stay within them.