Police appealing for witnesses in serious boating accident

Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:55

A young man is fighting for his life

Police are asking for witnesses after a serious boating crash on Skeleton Lake that left a 22-year-old swimmer with life-threatening injuries.
Bracebridge OPP say the collision happened around 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19^th, near Skeleton Lake Road 5 in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
The man, from Georgina, was rushed to hospital with live threatening injuries, and one person has been charged.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact Bracebridge OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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