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Pointe-Claire public pool baptism under fire

Swimmers at the Pointe-Claire Aquatic were apparently surprised to see a baptism take place in the waters on October 25, 2014. Kate Shingler/Global News

MONTREAL — Pointe-Claire officials are investigating after a baptism ceremony allegedly took place at a public pool.

The incident happened at the Pointe-Claire Aquatic Centre during a public swim at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Swimmers described how a group of people, some dressed entirely in white, entered the pool and were dunked underwater in what appeared to be a baptism ceremony.

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Spokesperson Marie-Pier Paquette-Séguin confirmed that the the city will be investigating the incident to find out what took place.

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