OPP investigating fatality on the Nine Mile River, west of Dungannon

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - The Huron County OPP detachment is currently investigating an apparent drowning that took place on the Nine Mile River, west of Dungannon, Friday evening, April 7.
 
At 5:53 p.m., emergency services providers from Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, the Lucknow Fire Department and Air Ornge, responded to a property located on Cransford Line to assist a male who was unresponsive.
 
The preliminary investigation has revealed two friends were canoeing the rapid waters of the Nine Mile River when their canoe struck a fallen tree. The canoe capsized and one of the males became trapped below the water surface. He was brought to shore by his friend; however, despite life-saving efforts performed by emergency crews, he died at the scene. 

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.  

A post-mortem examination will take place to determine the exact cause of death.