(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – One individual has died following a drowning incident at Ipperwash Beach in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.
On June 30, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (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, an 18-year-old from London was pronounced deceased at hospital.
The investigation is continuing.
The Lambton County OPP would like to thank the members of the public who provided assistance prior to 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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