OPP Search for Missing Boater on Lake Erie

Friday, 17 June 2022 08:32

By Tami Jeanneret/Linda Morgan

Search centred around Port Maitland area

Haldimand County OPP continue to search for a boater who went missing near Port Maitland.

Officers say the 74 year old went fishing around 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, and was reported missing at 5:20 p.m. that day.

Despite assistance from Niagara Regional Police, the Canadian Coast Guard, the OPP's Marine Unit, Aviation Services and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre from Trenton, the man has not been found.

The OPP also says updates will be provided as more details become apparent.

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OPP Search for Missing Boater on Lake Erie

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