Two people have died in a fatal boat crash on Lake Rosseau.
Bracebridge OPP says a two-vessel collision happened near Windermere Marina around 730 last night, tossing several people into the water.
Police say four people were rescued from the water and rushed to hospital with serious injuries, while one person, a 13-year-old youth from Toronto was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three people have since been released from the hospital while one remains with life-threatening injuries.
Search efforts resumed this morning and continued throughout the day despite inhospitable conditions and at 4 pm the OPP recovered the body of 51-year-old Donna Wiley of Oakville.
Today Muskoka Lakes’ Mayor Phil Harding released a statement on the collision.
“My thoughts and prayers are for the families and friends impacted by the recent boating accident on Lake Rosseau,” stated Harding. “For those who have lost love ones and those who were on scene to help, my heart is broken for each of you. Muskoka is a place for family and recreation where memories are made, this tragedy is a reminder that life can be taken from us in the blink of an eye and we need to treat every day as a gift. Make sure you tell those in your life how much you love them daily.”
The investigation is ongoing and Bracebridge OPP is asking anyone who resides in the area where the collision occurred and who may have surveillance or video coverage of the area to share that information with investigators. Call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and Marine Unit searched throughout the day and at 4:00 p.m. recovered the body of a 51 year-old Oakville woman who was unaccounted for after a boating collision last night. Please stay safe and vigilant on the water. #BbrOPP ^sb pic.twitter.com/0TK9yxZXfK
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) July 15, 2021
