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Published August 7, 2023

OPP investigating death on the water at Wasaga Beach

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File photo - Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit

A collision between two personal watercrafts has left a 28-year-old man dead.

Huronia West OPP were called, around 6:15 p.m., Sunday to a watercraft rental business on Mosley Street.

The two riders were taken to the hospital, where one was pronounced dead; the other was treated for minor injuries.

Transport Canada and the Ministry of Labour are also investigating.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has camera footage of the collision, and has not spoken with police, is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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