Saugeen River in Hanover, February 9, 2015.(Photo by Kirk Scott)Saugeen River in Hanover. (Photo by Kirk Scott)
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No Criminal Charges In Saugeen River Death

The Hanover Police Service has concluded its criminal investigation into the drowning death in February of a man from Bowmanville.

Adam Brunt, 30, died on February 8 during a swift water training course that he and others were taking in the Saugeen River in Hanover.

It was determined that Brunt died after being trapped under ice in the river.

The Hanover Police Service has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge any person involved with the training course. It was hosted and instructed by a private training firm.

Any decision related to an inquest will come from the Coroner's office.

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