Toronto man, 24, dies after water rescue in Tiny Township

BARRIE, ONT. — A 24-year-old Toronto man has died after being pulled from the waters of Balm Beach in Tiny Township on Monday evening.

Witnesses reported seeing a swimmer in distress and rushed to offer assistance about 200 metres from shore.

Police say the rescuers managed to get the man onto a paddleboard and back to shore, where they attempted to revive him.

Emergency crews arrived and took over CPR.

The man was rushed to a local hospital and then flown via Ornge air ambulance to a Toronto area hospital.

Police reported on Tuesday morning that the 24-year-old had succumbed to his injuries.

The victim’s name is being withheld until his family has been notified.

OPP said an autopsy would be conducted in Toronto.