OPP report marine fatality in South Frontenac Township

The Frontenac County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have reported a fatality on Knowlton Lake in South Frontenac Township.

South Frontenac Fire and Rescue and members of the Frontenac OPP responded to Knowlton Lake on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, after receiving information that a boater was potentially missing. According to Constable Robert Martell, Media Relations Officer for the Frontenac OPP, a search and rescue operation began at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Knowlton Lake, which is located just north of Sydenham.

At approximately 3:15 p.m., the body of the missing boater was located by the OPP Marine Unit, Martell said. The boater was later confirmed deceased.

Police could not release any further details at time of publication, pending notification of next of kin. The investigation remains ongoing in the area, and residents are asked to avoid the area if possible while police carry out the rest of the on-scene investigation.

The Frontenac OPP are expected to release further details on this incident later today or early tomorrow. Kingstonist will provide further coverage as more information becomes available.