Lake Erie
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Milton man dead after Labour Day drowning in Niagara RegionA man was reported in distress in the water of Lake Erie just off Port Colborne beach on Labour Day. It was one of two water-related fatalities in the area over the long weekend.CanadaSep 5
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Londoner missing after swim in Lake Erie, search efforts underway: OPPAn operator of a 25-foot sailboat reported that a passenger, identified as a 64-year-old of London, went missing after going for a swim near Port Stanley, Central Elgin.CanadaSep 1
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Search called off for 2 people seen on unicorn ‘floaty’ on Lake Erie in Norfolk CountyOPP say that while the two people on the floaty did not appear in distress, it was quickly moving into deeper waters in Lake Erie, according to the person who contacted police.CanadaAug 9
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‘Floaty’ recovered, search underway for 2 people on Lake Erie in Norfolk CountyOntario Provincial Police say that as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, no one had been reported missing or outstanding and search efforts were continuing for the two people on the floaty.CanadaAug 8
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Southern Ontario set for rainy Saturday as heat finally breaksParts of southern Ontario are braced for heavy rain Saturday as a spell of hot weather comes to an end. Up to 50 mm of rain could fall in some areas through the morning.WeatherJul 29
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Safety notice issued ahead of annual ‘Pottahawk Pissup’ party: OPPOPP are issuing a safety notice ahead of a massive boating party that's set to take place the second Sunday of every July where thousands often gather on Pottahawk Island.CanadaJul 8
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Port Stanley beaches closed due to E. coli riskMaddy Boyko, a health inspector with the Southwestern Public Health Unit, says swimming while exposure is high can be dangerous.CanadaJul 7
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Human remains located in Lake Erie waters in October identifiedOntario Provincial Police in Norfolk County say they now know the identity of a person whose remains were found in the waters of Lake Erie near Long Point last October.CanadaJan 5
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IN PHOTOS: Houses covered in ice near Fort Erie, Ont., after major winter storm"Large waves and spray kicked up by the strong gusts over 120 km/h came up over the break wall, then froze very quickly during the flash freeze."WeatherDec 28, 2022
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Special weather statement advises of strong gusts along Lake Erie shore in Elgin, Ont."Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Isolated power outages are possible," an advisory from the agency reads.WeatherNov 21, 2022
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