Body of teen girl recovered from Thames River in Chatham

The body of a teenager has been recovered from the Thames River in Chatham.

The body of a person reported missing in the Thames River in Chatham has been recovered.

Police said on Monday, emergency crews responded to a water-related incident at the Third Street Bridge.

According to police, A 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl reportedly jumped into the water from the bridge and the 17 year old did not resurface.

A coordinated search effort was launched, including the use of aerial drone support and the OPP dive team.

Later that day the body of the 17 year old was recovered — the incident is not considered suspicious.