NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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At approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, 1 District (St. Catharines) uniform officers were called to Sunset Beach in St. Catharines following the report of a missing male in the water.
Initial investigation has revealed that a group in their early 20’s had rented a boat which was stopped just off shore when one of the male entered the water.
Emergency crews responded, including uniform police, NRPS Marine Unit, St. Catharines Fire, Trenton Search and Rescue as well as the Canadian Coast Guard.
An extensive search was unable to locate the male. Emergency services remain in the area to resume the search today.
Detectives are asking any witnesses to contact them at (905) 688-4111 ext. 1024233 or CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS.
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