The following is a statement released today by the University of Guelph regarding a fatal kayaking accident in Caledon, Ontario. One student is confirmed to have died and another remains missing:
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The University of Guelph expresses sympathy to the families of two students involved in a kayaking accident in Caledon on Sunday.
Kaya Firth, a fourth-year English student, died, and her boyfriend, Zach Sutherland, a fourth-year commerce major, is missing.
“We are deeply saddened by this news,” said president Franco Vaccarino. “Our hearts and thoughts go out to the friends and families of these two vibrant young people.”
Counselling services are available to assist U of G students and employees, including these services on campus:
Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
Employee assistance program for faculty and staff, Ext. 52133
Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 52390
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