Two men are dead after their canoe capsized on Sturgeon Lake near Bobcaygeon on Sunday afternoon (June 8).
Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with fire and emergency medical services responded to the incident at around 3:06 p.m.
According to a police media release, the canoe was carrying three men when it capsized. One man was able to swim to shore, but the other two men were unable to stay afloat and drowned.
Kawartha Lakes OPP (including the marine unit), along with City of Kawartha Lakes Fire, City of Kawartha Lakes EMS, and OPP Aviation aided in the lifesaving and recovery measures.
Police have not released any details about where the fatal incident occurred on the lake, or the ages of the three men who were in the canoe. They say life jackets were not present in the boat.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
