A 48-year-old swimmer is dead after being hit by a vessel in Lake Rosseau.
This morning at 6:45 am OPP responded to a 911 call near Shamrock Lodge Road in Port Carling after getting reports of a swimmer unresponsive in the water 70′ from a dock.
Police say the man had been swimming and equipped with a visibility marker, and was struck by a vessel.
Life saving efforts were made, however, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Police are conducting an investigation into what they are terming a boating collision and are asking people to stay clear of the area in order that they may do so, more information will be released as it becomes available.
Police are asking anyone who may have surveillance footage from their residences or other information to please call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122.