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Man Dead After Drowning in Lake Erie

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It happened Sunday near Wheatley Provincial Park

A 28-year old man is dead after a drowning in Lake Erie. 

Provincial Police were called to Wheatley Provincial Park around 4pm on Sunday for a report of a person being underwater for 10-minutes. 

According to the OPP, the victim was taken out of the water and CPR was performed.

He was then taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Police say a name will be released once next of kin is notified.