A 36 year old Norfolk County man is on an adventure of a lifetime, paddleboarding across Lake Erie in an effort to remove barriers for those suffering intellectual disablities.
Tyler Backus left Ohio this morning accompanied by marathon paddleboarders Kodie Peekstok and Jonah Logan.
Backus is expected to complete his journey this afternoon at Long Point.
The lake crossing is an effort to raise funds and awareness for the Norfolk Association for Community Living and Community Living Access Support Services.
Backus will also attempt to paddleboard across Lake Ontario in December.