Man, 24, dead after EMS called for swimmer in distress at Elora Quarry
'Despite life-saving efforts' the man was pronounced dead at hospital, police say
A 24-year-old man is dead after emergency responders were called to the Elora Quarry Tuesday evening for a swimmer in distress.
Police, fire and paramedics arrived at the quarry at 6:30 p.m. and found one person in the water. He was removed and taken to a local hospital.
"Despite life-saving efforts," the man was later pronounced deceased, Wellington OPP said.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Elora Quarry is a limestone quarry that is owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority and open for swimming throughout the summer. It's popular with people needing to purchase tickets in advance of their arrival and are limited to four hour visits.
The quarry has sheer cliffs up to 12 metres high and the conservation authority rules state there is no jumping, driving or climbing permitted from the cliffs. The beach is also not patrolled.