A 27-year-old man has been found deceased after he failed to surface while swimming in Lake Clear, in Bonnechere Valley Township.
The man had been swimming and jumping off rocks into the water on Sunday morning, with several other people, when he disappeared beneath the surface.
The 9-1-1 call was received by OPP around 9:30 a.m.
OPP and emergency services arrived at the scene a short time later, using boats in the search.
Firefighters and paramedics also used a local individual’s boat in the search.
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Members of the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department used their drone to scan the water from above.
The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit was called to the scene and located the male’s body shortly before 7 p.m.
A postmortem examination will be conducted to confirm the cause of death.
The OPP has ensured that Victim Services is engaged to support the victim’s family.
