(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Underwater Search and Recovery Unit was successful in locating a 47 year old female within the submerged vehicle deceased.
The vehicle, a silver coloured PT Cruiser was recovered successfully by Ross’s towing. Elgin County Victim Services attended the scene to assist family members of the deceased.
At this time in the investigation no foul play is suspected.
Original Media release March 7, 2017
On the 7th of March 2017 around 7:10p.m. the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for a vehicle that had gone off the road and entered the Port Stanley Harbour.
At this time it is unknown if any occupants are within the vehicle. The OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team will be attending to further the investigation.
The public can expect an increase in police presence near were the vehicle entered the water.