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Teens dies in drowning at Ipperwash Beach

An 18-year-old from London has died following a drowning incident at Ipperwash Beach on Monday.

On June 30, shortly after 4 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP, Anishinabek Police Service, Lambton County Emergency Medical Services, and Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of two swimmers in distress in Lake Huron near East Parkway Drive.

A 12-year-old from London was safely brought to shore by members of the public and transported to hospital as a precaution.

A second individual was located unresponsive and transported to hospital. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the teen was pronounced dead at hospital.

OPP say the investigation is continuing, and they thank the members of the public who provided assistance before the arrival of emergency responders.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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