A 38-year-old from Algonquin Highlands is dead following a bridge dive in West Guilford.
Police said on June 21 at around 1:40 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP, along with EMS and local fire departments responded to a report of an injured person near a bridge on Stanhope Airport Road, between All Seasons Court and Pine Needle Trail.
According to police, a preliminary investigation indicates that an individual dove from the bridge and struck a boat travelling on the water below. The individual was able to exit the water and make their way to a nearby residence for help.
Police say, despite life-saving efforts, the 38-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
An OPP investigation is ongoing.
