London teenager dies in drowning at Ipperwash Beach

Lambton OPP officers on the shore of Ipperwash Beach in Lambton Shores, Ont. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 (Sean Irvine/CTV London)

An 18-year-old from London has died after drowning at Ipperwash Beach in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

Shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday June 30, a 12-year-old and 18-year-old were swimming in Lake Huron near East Parkway Drive when they went in distress.

Members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Anishinabek Police Service, Lambton County Emergency Medical Services, and Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services responded.

Samaritans jumped in action to begin life-saving efforts prior to the arrival of first responders.

The 12-year-old from London was safely brought to shore by members of the public and transported to hospital as a precaution.

A second individual was located unresponsive and transported to hospital. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, an 18-year-old from London was pronounced deceased at hospital.

The investigation is continuing.