Laurier student drowns while swimming in Ottawa River

WLU student Chuck Ozulumba drowns He was preparing to enter his fourth year as a business administration student.

Provincial police say a 22-year-old man is dead after drowning in the Ottawa River, north of Renfrew.

First responders were called to OWL Rafting in Foresters Falls on Friday evening following a report that a swimmer had gone under the water.

Investigators say he was brought to shore and transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say he’s been identified as Charles (Chuck) Ozulumba of Markham.

Wilfrid Laurier University says Ozulumba was a student and released a statement on social media announcing his death.

Police say foul play is not suspected.

A funeral is planned for Thursday at the Chapel Ridge Funeral Home in Markham.