SSM OPP – Investigation continues into drowning on Trout Lake

On January 2, 2023, shortly after 12:15 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Aweres Fire Station, Goulais Fire and Rescue, and Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services responded to a person who was ice skating and went through the ice on Trout Lake in front of a residence on Point Road in Aweres Township.

Emergency services recovered the body in the water and life-saving techniques were attempted however the person was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Andre RAUSCH, 58 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie.

The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OCC-OFPS).

A post-mortem examination will be taking place in Sault Ste Marie at a later date.

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