Simon Kirk Weidemann and Erwyn Cecil "Rody" Lippett went missing July 21st 1995 from the Brucedale Concervation Area near Port Elgin Ontario. They both entered a green 16 foot canoe around 8pm on July 21st and set out on Lake Huron for some fishing. When they did not return back to the camp later that evening, authorities were called. According to newspaper clippings, the canoe with some personal items were located in the water the following morning in 160 feet of water approximately 10.5 km from Port Elgin harbor. Another fisherman found two paddles floating some 150 metres from the canoe.
Summary
- Date of Disappearance: July 21st 1995
- Location of Disappearance: Brucedale Conservation Area
- Age at Disappearance: Kirk-25 Erwyn-24
- Date of Birth: Kirk-Oct 19th 1969 Erwyn-Jan 15th 1971
- Height: Kirk-5’7″Erwyn-5’10”
- Weight: Kirk-161 lbs Erwyn-150lbs
- Hair Color: Brown(both)
- Eye Color: Kirk-hazel Erwyn-blue
- Gender: Male
- Race: Caucasian
- Investigating Agency: South Bruce OPP
- Dental Information: None to note
- Medical Information: None to note
- Notable Identifiers: Erwyn-mole on forehead
- Clothing/Jewelry: Jeans, cotton shirts
- Tattoos: Kirk-multiple tattoos
Additional Information
There have been some discrepancies noted and rumors such as there were 2 boats used and only one located, however PBMH will aim to clear this information up.