Killaloe OPP reported this evening that they had located the body of Joseph Palluq. The full report reads as follows:
The search has concluded for a missing kayaker in Bonnechere Valley Township.
On May 2, 2020, shortly after 2:20 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing kayaker on Lake Clear, southwest of Eganville.
Joseph PALLUQ, age 54 of Bonnechere Valley Township left a cottage on Buelow Road on May 1, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m. On May 2, 2020, family members noticed the male had not returned home. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., the kayak was located overturned in the water. Killaloe OPP assisted by the OPP Marine Unit, OPP Helicopter and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a search of the area.
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a body was located by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) in close proximity to where the kayak was initially discovered. The body has been identified as Joseph PALLUQ. Police have determined that a personal flotation device was not used. A post mortem has been scheduled.
Yarmel,C. OPP Killaloe Detachment (2020,May5) -UPDATE #1-SEARCH FOR MISSING BOATER IN BONNECHERE VALLEY TOWNSHIP [media release]