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Man in critical condition after canoe capsizes on Long Lake

Three men went into the water last night
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A man is in critical condition at Health Sciences North today after the canoe he was in capsized yesterday evening on Long Lake. File photo

A man is in critical condition at Health Sciences North today after the canoe he was in capsized yesterday evening on Long Lake.

On July 28, people on shore quickly called 9-1-1 after watching a canoe carrying three men capsize on the lake. Only two of the men were able to swim to shore.

The third man was located in the water and pulled to shore. EMS arrived on the scene and transported him to Health Sciences North where he remains in critical condition. 

The incident is still under investigation and Greater Sudbury Police are asking any citizens with information to contact Police at 705-675-9171.