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OPP release name of drowning victim

On August 1, 2022 at approximately 6:10 p.m. members with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bracebridge, Southern Georgian Bay and West Parry Sound Detachments as well as the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit and Moose Deer Point Fire Department responded to a swimmer in distress in the Georgian Bay waters near the Moose Deer Point First Nation.

31 year old Lakshyavir Sanghera of Brampton was initially rescued by nearby civilians and transported to West Parry Sound Health Centre where he was ultimately pronounced deceased. The death is not considered to be suspicious.

We would like to thank the efforts of the nearby individuals who rendered aid and to remind everyone that the waterways can present a serious risk. Know your limits and take precautions whenever you plan to be on the water.

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