Update on Man swept away by the High Tide

A 62 year old man from Massachusetts has drowned after being swept away by the high tide near the lighthouse on Campbello Island. Rcmp says the preliminary investigation has determined that the 62 year old and a women had crossed from Campobello Island, to Head Harbour Lighthouse, not aware that the tide was beginning to rise. When they left, the walkway was submerged. While attempting to make the return crossing, the man lost his footing and was swept away by the tide. Rcmp were told that he did not wish to wait for the tide to fall. A nearby boater was able to bring both the man and woman to shore. His name is not being released.