Guelph teen dies while swimming in Bracebridge

AM Update: Guelph man swept over falls Matthew Clark died after being pulled by currents over High Falls in Bracebridge

A Guelph teen has died after being carried over a waterfall while swimming in Bracebridge on Sunday.

According to Bracebridge OPP, 19-year-old Matthew Clark was swimming at High Falls Park when he became caught in the current and was taken over the waterfall around 1:30 p.m.

People in the park immediately began searching for Clark, and police arrived soon after.

Shortly before 6 p.m., his body was found at the base of the falls by police divers.