Emergency crews were called to the scene of a person in distress earlier today in the St. Lawrence River.
Brockville Police along with Brockville Fire and Paramedics from Leeds and Grenville attended Canteen Park after receiving calls of a person in distress in the St. Lawrence River.
Police say a 39-year-old male was removed from the water and transported to Brockville General Hospital when he was pronounced deceased. The investigation is ongoing investigation and foul play is not suspected at this time.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127.