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Mississauga man drowns in Lake Huron

FILE PHOTO. Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press/File

Police in Huron County are investigating after a Mississauga man drowned in Lake Huron over the weekend.

Officers responded to reports of a man in distress in the water in South Huron shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday.

READ MORE: Near-drowning in Lake St. Clair sends one to hospital

A 39-year-old man from Mississauga had been swimming with friends and family when he submerged, investigators said.

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He was located unconscious and pulled to the shore. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, police said.

READ MORE: Swimming lessons, CPR training, buddy system help prevent drownings: Lifesaving Society

He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.

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An autopsy is being conducted on Monday.

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