Father, 35, found dead in Lake Erie after being pulled under swimming
Police said the man, who had been swimming with his teenage daughter at the beach, did not resurface when the pair got into trouble in the water around 3 p.m. Sunday.
"What I've been told by witnesses is that dad was able to push the daughter closer to the shoreline. Two good Samaritans were able to grab onto the daughter and pull her to shore," Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said.
Police were not identifying the man, but earlier in the day, Sanchuk said his thoughts were with the family.
Police worked with members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton to find the missing swimmer using boats, as well as drones and a helicopter.
He warned people that the currents on Lake Erie are strong and swimmers should wear life jackets.
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