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Teen Drowns at Chippewa River

A 17 year old boy is dead after drowning at the Chippewa River in Niagara Falls.

The teenager was swimming just after 4:00 yesterday afternoon, when he dropped below the water surface. 

The NRP Marine Unit arrived at the scene around 4:25 p.m. to conduct a dive search. 

The boy's body was found just before 9:00 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Foul play is not suspected, and the investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the NRP at 905-688-4111, ext. 1002200. 

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