(POINT EDWARD, ON)- On July 25, 2016 the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Team (OPP-USRT) attended the scene and continued the search. At approximately 2:50 p.m. the USRT recovered a deceased male from within the channel. The deceased male has been identified as Samsondeen YUSUF, 22 years-of-age of Windsor, Ontario. The Regional Coroner’s Office has taken over the investigation.
The OPP would like to thank the many rescue services involved in this investigation.
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FROM/DE: LAMBTON OPP DATE: JULY 24, 2016
POLICE SEARCH FOR LOST BOATER
St. Clair River- Entrance To Bridgeview Marina (Exmouth Street)
(LOCATION) – On Sunday, July 24, 2016 at approximately 7:00 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a lost 22 year old male that had been a passenger on a large cruiser yacht located on the St. Clair River. The male was last seen on the boat as it entered the harbour channel entrance to the Bridgeview Marina (Exmouth Street).
Currently, members of the OPP, OPP Marine Unit, St. Clair County Michigan Dive Team, Canadian and American Coast Guards, Sarnia and Point Edward Fire and Water Rescue are on scene attempting to locate the lost male.
The OPP are advising that areas of the channel have been marked and secured as water rescue members are searching beneath the water level. The OPP is asking that all boaters and water enthusiasts remain away from and clear of the search and rescue effort. The OPP have identified the missing male but will not be releasing his identity pending the results of the search and reasonable notification of family members.