(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Saturday June 18, 2011 shortly after 4 p.m., a group of young people were swimming in a pond at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp north east of Shakespeare. A few of them were out in deep water beyond the roped off area of the pond. One of the swimmers started to go get into trouble and went under the water. The other swimmers tried to keep him from going down but were unable to do so. Unsuccessful attempts were made to locate the male and pull him to the surface.
The Township of Perth East Fire Department Shakespeare Station members attended, located the male and pulled him from the water. Immediate attempts to revive him were started and continued as he was transported by Perth County Ambulance to Stratford General Hospital. The male was subsequently transported to the London Victoria Hospital where he is currently being treated.