A man is dead and six others were airlifted following a float plane crash at Upper Raft Lake.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) responded to the incident at around 10 a.m. on Monday to the lake located just north of Muskoka.
Investigators said six people were airlifted and provided medical attention. However, a person was found without vital signs.
A coworker identified the victim as Jeff Mavor.
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RCAF said all six survivors were transported to Muskoka airport, with three people suffering injuries and were assessed by paramedics.
The investigation is ongoing.
— With files from Katrina Ramlochan
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