The beach at Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend. June 27, 2026. Blackburn Media photo by Melanie Irwin.The beach at Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend. June 27, 2026. Blackburn Media photo by Melanie Irwin.
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Man dies in weekend drowning in Grand Bend

Lambton OPP say a 67-year-old man died Sunday afternoon in a drowning incident at South Beach in Grand Bend.

At around 2:40 p.m., OPP officers and Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called for a report of an unresponsive individual.

Police said bystanders found a man in the water, brought him to shore, and attempted life saving measures.

EMS transported him to South Huron Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Police said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contract Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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