Burlington man, 50, drowns in Lake Huron

The body of a Burlington man has been recovered after the 50-year-old drowned in Lake Huron.

Ontario Provincial Police say a man entered the water in the area of Sauble Beach just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

First responders including Grey Bruce OPP, Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation Police, Saugeen Shores Fire Department, Sauble Beach Fire Department, Grey County Paramedic Services and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre responded to assist in the search for the man.

The man was located just before 10 a.m., however, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

OPP identified the victim as Robert Klingbeil from Burlington.

Grey Bruce OPP say they are continuing to investigate the incident.

Jeremy Kemeny is a Hamilton-based web editor at The Spectator. Reach him via email: jkemeny@thespec.com