Scene of drowning death in Saugeen River near Hanover, February 2016. (Kirk Scott photo)Scene of drowning death in Saugeen River near Hanover, February 2016. (Kirk Scott photo)
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No Labour Ministry Charges After Fire Trainee Drowns in Saugeen River

The Ministry of Labour has concluded its investigation into the drowning death of a fire training student in the Saugeen River near Hanover.

Adam Brunt was involved in an ice rescue exercise on February 9 of last year.

He got caught under the ice in freezing water and drowned.

A private company, Herschel Rescue Training Systems, was conducting the exersice.

The Ministry says no charges will be laid, mostly due to the fact that Brunt was a student trainee, and not a worker, so it is not within their jurisdiction.

Hanover police did not lay any charges in connection with the death.

A provincial review of regulations for training programs is underway.

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