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75-year-old dies kayaking on Two Island Lake

A 75-year-old man has died in a drowning accident at Two Island Lakes in Jacques Township. Thunder Bay OPP say they responded to an emergency call on Friday at about 5 p.m. to a report of a missing male kayaker on the lake, just north of Thunder Bay.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick
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A 75-year-old man has died in a drowning accident at Two Island Lakes in Jacques Township.

Thunder Bay OPP say they responded to an emergency call on Friday at about 5 p.m. to a report of a missing male kayaker on the lake, just north of Thunder Bay.

The body of the victim, identified as Lawrence Wilson, was recovered in the water a short distance away.

Police say a post-mortem will be conducted and their investigation continues.

Leith Dunick

About the Author: Leith Dunick

A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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