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Essex OPP Respond To Drowning In Lake St. Clair

On July 31, 2024, at approximately 2: 24 p.m., the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual in distress in Lake St. Clair, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Emergency responders arrived on scene and located an unresponsive individual in the water. The individual was transported to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical personnel, a 16-year-old of Tilbury was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The incident remains under investigation and there is no concern for public safety.

The Essex County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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