Thames River behind Civic Centre in Chatham. (Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent). Thames River behind Civic Centre in Chatham. (Photo by Sarah Cowan Blackburn News Chatham-Kent).
Chatham

Man rescued from Thames River

A man believed to be high was rescued from the Thames River early Monday morning according to police.

Chatham-Kent Police confirmed they rescued the man by the Lacroix Street Bridge shortly after 4 a.m. Officers believed he was under the influence of drugs.

Police think the man was in the river and exposed to the elements for several hours.

The 31-year-old Chatham man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention.

Police wouldn't comment on the man's condition.

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