A child is fine after being pulled from the St. Clair River July 13, 2019 (submitted photo)A child is fine after being pulled from the St. Clair River July 13, 2019 (submitted photo)
Sarnia

Child rescued from St. Clair River

A child who fell into the St. Clair River near the Blue Water Bridge Saturday evening is fine according to reports.

At around 7 p.m. Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, Point Edward fire and Sarnia Fire & Rescue, Point Edward OPP and Lambton EMS were dispatched after receiving calls about a child in the water.

The child was pulled from the river by a passing boater and brought to shore at Bridgeview Marina.

Other than being shook up the child is okay.

-With files from Dave Dentinger

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