THUNDER BAY – A male swimmer died Monday night while swimming near Marina Park.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, Thunder Bay Police Service and Superior North EMS responded to a 911 call on Monday regarding a male who had not returned to shore while swimming in the vicinity of Marina Park just before 6 p.m.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue searched the water in the area where the male was last seen. They located the male a short time later. Despite the lifesaving efforts of Fire and EMS crews, the male was later pronounced deceased.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Major Crimes Unit are now involved in the investigation. A post-mortem examination is pending.
