Search begins Saturday night on Lake St. Clair for missing boater

Police searching Lake St. Clair for a missing boater in Belle River, Ont. on June 7, 2026. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)

A search began on Saturday night to find a missing boater on Lake St. Clair.

Just before 8 p.m., Lakeshore OPP were called to an address near the Belle River Marina with a report of a missing boater.

The boater was reportedly seen struggling in the water. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the Canadian Coast Guard are assisting with the search.

OPP said more updates will be provided as they become available.