Deceased Found On Shore – Identity Unknown

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jan 7 06:10:01 MST 2025

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are conducting a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered on the shoreline of Lake Erie, Township of Malahide.

On January 4, 2025, members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to Waneeta Beach after a member of the public located a deceased individual on the shore.


The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of Elgin OPP Crime Unit and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

There is no threat to public safety.

Updates will be provided when available.