Thursday, April 25, 2024

Man dies in possible drowning at Puslinch campground

First Published:

The OPP say a man has died in a possible drowning at a campground south of Guelph.

He has been identified as 46-year-old Noel Michael Badillo from Mississauga.

Officers were called to the Emerald Lake campground in Puslinch, late Saturday afternoon.

Police say it was reported that a man was swimming and went under the water, but failed to resurface.

Badillo was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead.

Police say alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the man’s death.

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