Drowning in Grand Bend

Officials in Grand Bend, along Lake Huron, are urging residents to follow public health guidelines at the beach.

One person has died following a drowning incident at South Beach in Grand Bend.

Around 2:39 p.m. on Sunday, OPP and EMS responded to the area after receiving report of an unresponsive person.

According to police, bystanders found a 67-year-old man in the water, brought him to shore and attempted life-saving measures.

EMS transported the man to South Huron Hospital in Exeter where he was pronounced deceased.

Police said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.