(WALKERTON, ON) – On June 24, 2017 at 1:01 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing male along the Saugeen River. The male was canoeing with friends when his canoe overturned and the 35-year-old Central Huron man went missing.
The South Bruce OPP searched for the male with assistance from OPP Aviation Services, Saugeen Shores Police, Walkerton Fire Department, Hanover Fire Department and Saugeen Shores Fire Department.
The male made it to shore near Concession 6 west in Brant Township where he was located in good health.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.