The Haliburton Highlands OPP are continuing to investigate an incident in West Guilford on Sunday (June 21) that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old Algonquin Highlands man.
Police said they responded to a report of an injured person near a bridge on Stanhope Airport Road between All Seasons Court and Pine Needle Trail at 1:42 p.m. Cst. Rob Adams, in a media release, said the man dove from the bridge and struck a boat travelling on the water below.
The man was able to exit the water and make his way to a nearby residence, where they received medical assistance. Despite life-saving efforts, the man later died at the scene, police said. Adams said local officers are still investigating with support from the OPP central region traffic incident management enforcement team. He’s asking anyone who witnessed the incident or caught it on camera to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
Adams also encouraged people to keep safety top of mind when on or around water.
“Water safety remains a consistent seasonal focus for police each year. Waterways can present serious and often unpredictable risks, regardless of the location,” Adams said. “It’s important to remain aware of your surroundings, follow any posted signage and recognize that conditions above and below the surface may not be as they appear.”
The Highlander has confirmed the identity of the deceased as Kale Kyle. In a Facebook post June 22, Cheryl Smith Hamilton of the Minden Mixed Baseball League (MMBL) said Kyle would be missed.
“The MMBL mourns the loss of one of our own. As captain of the Trash Pandas, Kale’s love for the game and dedication to his team will not be forgotten… I’ll miss our weekly chats,” she said.
