The father and son whose bodies were pulled from Lake Limerick in the past two weeks drown. A news release from Mason County Coroner Wes Stockwell says an autopsy on Sheldon Olsen, whose body was recovered from the lake Saturday, was completed Monday and the results show he “died as the result of freshwater drowning.” The release also says Olsen’s son, Jace, died from the same cause. The two failed to return from canoeing on Lake Limerick on March 17th. A search for the father and son started after their canoe was discovered empty. Searchers found the two-year-old boy’s body in the lake that night. A week later, divers located the father’s body. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says there was no sign of foul play and investigators characterize the incident as a father and son outing that turned tragic. Two life jackets were discovered in the canoe leading investigators to conclude they were not used by either victim. Deputies encourage anyone on or near the water to wear life jackets. This is especially necessary for children whether they can swim or not.
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