OPP Marine Unit (BlackburnNews.com file photo)OPP Marine Unit (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Windsor Teen Dies In Swimming Mishap

Police are investigating after the death of a 19-year-old Windsor man who was swimming near Ottawa.

Leeds County OPP say on Tuesday around 1:50pm, officers received a report that a swimmer had gone under the water and had not surfaced in Lower Beverly Lake, in the Township of Rideau Lakes.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and rushed the 19-year-old to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released.

Foul play is not suspected, however police continue to investigate.

An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.

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