ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to a drowning on Sparrow Lake, Severn Township.
On July 6, 2021, shortly after 3 p.m., emergency services responded to an urgent call reporting that a male had failed to surface after swimming in Deep Bay, near a cottage in Severn Township.
Witnesses were able to get the male to shore and administer first-aid until County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) arrived and took over life-saving efforts.
Tragically, Roland Jonker, age 76, from Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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