Vermont State Police say an 86-year-old man from Montreal, PQ, was found deceased in Lake Champlain on July 14, 2026. The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overdue swimmer at approximately 3:04 PM in North Hero.
According to police reports, emergency services, including marine assets from Grand Isle County Mutual Aid, were dispatched to assist in the search. The first deputy on the scene located the man in the water and brought him ashore. Despite resuscitative efforts, he was unresponsive and did not survive.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that the cause of death was drowning, and the incident is not considered suspicious. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to various local fire departments and rescue squads for their support during the incident. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Office at 802-372-4482.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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