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Body recovered in Owen Sound drowning

OPP divers recovered the body of a teenage boy near Owen Sound's West Side Pier after reports of a drowning on Tuesday.

Emergency services received the call around 2:20 p.m.

Upon arrival, police determined a 15-year-old boy was swimming with friends in the area and didn't resurface.

Personnel began a search of the area, but after several hours, they couldn't find the teen. Further assistance was requested from the OPP Dive Unit.

Divers found the teen's body shortly after 7 p.m.

Police said they will not be releasing further information at this time.

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