Crews call off search for Brampton man who drowned in Belwood Lake
Police and fire officials have called off the search for a man who drowned in Belwood Lake on Sunday afternoon.
On July 29 at about 4pm emergency crews were called for a water rescue at the lake.
Wellington County OPP officials say two men appeared to be in distress in the water.
"One male was rescued by another boater and rushed to a local hospital," police stated in a press release.
"The second male, a 31-year-old Brampton man, did not resurface."
OPP officers, Centre Wellington firefighters and Guelph-Wellington paramedics searched for the missing man.
The search was called off at dusk but will resume at dawn. The OPP dive team is expected to assist with recovery efforts.
Police are asking the public to stay away from the search area.
