OPP seeking information about person who may have fallen through ice in Kingston

The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking any information from the public about a potential incident involving a person falling through the ice on Lake Ontario in Kingston.

OPP and Kingston Fire & Rescue investigate a report of a person falling through the ice. Photo by Logan Cadue.

On December 24, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Kingston Police Service and Kingston Fire Department responded to the area of Anglin Bay, near the LaSalle Causeway. A witness had reported hearing calls for help and personal belongings had been found on the ice.

A search of the area by Kingston Police, Kingston Fire and the OPP found no sign of anyone in the area or in the water. The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit attended the scene on December 25 and 26, 2020 and conducted an extensive search in the water, but again, nothing was found.

Kingston Fire & Rescue investigate a report of a person falling through the ice on Christmas Eve. Photo by Logan Cadue.

While there have been no people reported as missing to the Kingston Police or OPP, investigators want to hear from anyone who may have seen someone on the ice on Christmas Eve or may have any information. Frontenac OPP are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or visit www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

The OPP dive team investigates a report of a person falling through the ice. Photo by Logan Cadue.
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