(CALEDON, ON) – On February 23, 2016 at approximately 12:00 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from the OPP’s speciality units such as the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and Aviation Services located the outstanding kayaker in Terra Cotta at the Credit River.
The body of the kayaker, Zachary Michael SUTHERLAND, 21, from Georgetown was recovered from the river and pronounced dead at the scene.
The OPP supports proactive steps that will help reduce provincial drowning deaths.
Water can be as dangerous as it is beautiful. It is everyone’s responsibility to be aware of the dangers whenever you are in, around, or on the water.
When swimming, fishing, or boating, be aware of the water level and check upstream frequently for any sign of increasing currents. If the water level is rising or the flow is speeding up, get out of the water.
