Ottawa man, 41, deceased in boating mishap

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Published Apr 26, 2026

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A 41-year-old Ottawa man is confirmed deceased following a boating mishap Saturday night on the St. Lawrence River.

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Provincial police in Leeds County detachment said the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. when a 15-foot aluminum boat capsized north of Grenadier Island in the Thousand Islands chain.

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One individual was unaccounted for and was later located by the Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service.

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The man was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

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The victim’s identity has not been released.

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Police said the investigation is continuing.

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Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Leeds County OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122.

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