A 24 year old Toronto man has died after being pulled from the water at Balm Beach.
Emergency crews were called to the beach west of Midland last night, when Good Samaritans were able to locate the man, and bring him to shore on a paddle board.
They then began CPR in an attempt to revive him until paramedics arrived.
The man was reportedly resuscitated on the way to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say his name is being withheld until it has been confirmed that the next of kin has been notified.
An autopsy will be conducted.
Police have offered a few safety reminders to consider when enjoying the the final weekends of the season:
- Supervise children in and around water. Stay within arms’ reach of children under five.
- Look before you jump. Spinal injuries are catastrophic – often resulting in paralysis. Enter the water feet first.
- Always swim with a buddy. Most drowning victims can swim. Learn lifesaving skills so you can save yourself and help to save a buddy.
- Wear a lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) while on a vessel or in the water.
- Alcohol and water do not mix. Don’t drink and swim and do not operate a vessel while impaired by alcohol or drugs.