Search efforts are ongoing to locate a missing swimmer in Lake Erie, Municipality of Leamington

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., police received a report of a missing swimmer at the Leamington Pier at the end of Erie Street South in Leamington.

Two individuals entered the water and only one was able to make it back to shore.

Members of the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Canadian Coast Guard and the Leamington Fire Services are on scene to assist in search efforts.

A 46-year-old male remains missing.

Due to the potential of adverse weather/water conditions and a concern for public safety the OPP is requesting that individuals avoid the search area at this time.

Search efforts remain ongoing. Updates will be provided when available.

Photo by Mike Gosselin