Emergency Response At Goderich Pier - Person Pulled from Water Pronounced Deceased

At approximately 11:50 a.m on July 31st, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police, Huron County Paramedic Services, Goderich Fire Department and the Canadian Coast Guard attended the Goderich pier for a report of an unconscious person in the water.

The individual was located by the Canadian Coast Guard and transported to the Goderich Hospital where they were pronounced deceased after extensive life-saving efforts by emergency responders and hospital staff. Officers investigated to find out more information about this individual's identity. Some time later, a family member reported their loved one missing and the deceased individual was identified as a 66-year-old female from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

Police are working with the Office of the Chief Coroner to determine the cause of their death.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Huron-Perth Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.P3TIPS.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.