Ontario Provincial Police say one person is dead after a boat capsized on the St. Lawrence River near Brockville, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say one person is dead after a boat capsized on the St. Lawrence River.Police were called because a boat had flipped over in the water.
Two people were in the vessel. A 64-year-old from Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person was taken to hospital.OPP are reminding boaters to check safety equipment before heading out on the water, including personal floatation devices, and to be aware of local conditions.
The incident remains under investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact the OPP's Leeds detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
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