Kayaker found dead in Lake Erie
A police car is shown in this file image. (CTV News)
Around 7 p.m. Saturday, a deceased kayaker was found on Lake Erie, approximately half a kilometer from Turkey Point Marina in Norfolk County.
The kayaker, who was using a yellow and black Folbot kayak, was originally spotted by a civilian.
The kayaker has since been identified by police. No further updates are available at this time.
If you have any information, please contact Norfolk OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.
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