UPDATE: Missing person located deceased on Rideau Lake near Westport

UPDATE: OPP said on Friday, May 2 that the search for the missing person on Upper Rideau Lake near Westport has ended, after the individual’s body was located by OPP divers. “Foul play has been ruled out,” police said on social media, before adding that they will be providing no further information.

A large police presence can be seen in the Westport area on the afternoon of Monday, April 30 due to a missing person search.

In a social media post, OPP say marine units, a helicopter and more are currently searching Rideau Lake, in the area of Forresters Landing Drive and County Road 42.

“There is no risk to public safety,” police say on X.

Brockvilleist has reached out to OPP for more information; this story will be updated as it is made available.