Child, adult found dead in Lake Erie following search for overdue boaters

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Norfolk County OPP say a seven-year-old child and a 53-year-old adult, both from Norfolk County, were found dead in Lake Erie Monday.

According to police, first responders were notified around 3:45 p.m. that the boaters were late, and began their search near Townline Street in St. Williams.

While emergency crews responded to the area, both individuals were located by a passing boater about two nautical miles from shore, and the Coast Guard recovered them.

This incident remains under investigation and further updates will be provided once they are available.