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Toronto Man Drowns in Chippawa Creek

Foul play not suspected

A 52 year old Toronto man is dead after a drowning in the Welland River. 

Police say around 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, officers were called to the Chippawa creek area of the river near Norton Street and Front Street. 

Witnesses told police they saw a man become submerged in the water. 

Around 6:00 p.m., his body was found by members of the NRP Marine Unit. 

Investigators say he went in for a swim, and foul play is not suspected. 

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