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Published August 16, 2026

Orillia OPP investigating marine collision on Lake Couchiching

An OPP helicopter is shown in Guelph, Ont., on Thursday, May 21, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Provincial police are investigating a collision between a WaveRunner and boat on Lake Couchiching on Saturday that seriously injured one person.

Orillia OPP say the collision occurred at 7:40 p.m. near Menoke Beach Road. As a result, one person suffered possible life-threatening injuries and was brought to a Toronto-area hospital for treatment.

Anyone in the area of Lake Couchiching or near Chiefs Island at the time of the incident or any potential witnesses of either vessel prior to, during or after the collision are asked to contact police.

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