Wessell v. Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie

A 15-year old boy and his friend went swimming at an outdoor recreation area owned, occupied and maintained by the defendant Organization. There was a very popular beach and a large natural water swimming spot. While the boy was attempting to swim ashore from an unanchored raft, he nearly drowned. He died of his injuries four days later. The boy's parents and two sisters brought a claim against the Organization for damages.