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Lake Erie Drownings
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David & Lisa Harder

David Harder & Lisa Harder at Port Burwell

Victim's Name (First Last): David Harder & Lisa Harder
Drowning Story Title: David Harder & Lisa Harder at Port Burwell
Victim's Age: 7 & 10
Date of the Accident: 07/13/2012
Year: 2012
Story about the drowning:

David (7) and his sister Lisa (10) were drowned in the waters off Port Burwell beach on Friday. They were pulled from the water around 4 pm without any vital signs. The children were swimming with 8 other family members ranging 7-19 in age. It was when three of them, David Lisa and another 9-year-old sibling ran into trouble. The oldest Harder sibling was able to rescue the 9-year-old sibling but lost sight of David and Lisa. The children were immediately transported to London’s Victoria Hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Link to their story: https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/police-release-names-of-siblings-who-drowned-at-port-burwell-beach-1.878232

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David (7) and his sister Lisa (10) were drowned in the waters off Port Burwell beach on Friday. They were Read more...
Lake Michigan Drownings
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Kurt K. Netzer

Kurt K. Netzer at M Sheboygan

Victim's Name (First Last): Kurt K. Netzer
Drowning Story Title: Kurt K. Netzer at M Sheboygan
Victim's Age: 37
Date of the Accident: 08/10/2012
Year: 2012
Story about the drowning:

Kurt K. Netzer was 37 years old when he has drowned accidentally in Lake Michigan.

Link to his story: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52826276/the-sheboygan-press/

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Category: Lake Michigan Drownings
Kurt K. Netzer was 37 years old when he has drowned accidentally in Lake Michigan. Link to his story: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/52826276/the-sheboygan-press/ Read more...
Lake Michigan Drownings
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Corey McFry

Corey McFry at Indiana Dunes

Victim's Name (First Last): Corey McFry
Drowning Story Title: Corey McFry at Indiana Dunes
Victim's Age: 15
Date of the Accident: 07/08/2012
Year: 2012
Story about the drowning:

Corey McFry, a teen just 15 years old drowned in Lake Michigan at Ogden Dunes, Ind. His body was found after a day and a half when he was disappeared. According to the reports, McFry was swimming with friends in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore when he was caught in the rip current. He began to call for help when 5-foot waves engulfed him. Two of his friends continue to look for him while a third friend comes to shore to seek help. The US Coast guard searched for McFry on Sunday evening and on Monday late afternoon when they found his body.

Link to his story: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/07/10/teenage-boys-body-found-along-lakeshore-in-indiana/

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Category: Lake Michigan Drownings
Corey McFry, a teen just 15 years old drowned in Lake Michigan at Ogden Dunes, Ind. His body was found Read more...
Lake Superior Drownings
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Robert Weitzel

Robert Weitzel at Lake Superior

Victim's Name (First Last): Robert Weitzel
Drowning Story Title: Robert Weitzel at Lake Superior
Victim's Age: 57
Date of the Accident: 06/17/2012
Year: 2012
Story about the drowning:

Robert Weitzel was drowned in Lake Superior while doing Kayaking. He was 57 years old.

Link to his story: https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/drowned-middleton-counselor-found-his-niche-helping-struggling-kids/article_411762fc-bcad-11e1-9ce9-0019bb2963f4.html

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Category: Lake Superior Drownings
Robert Weitzel was drowned in Lake Superior while doing Kayaking. He was 57 years old. Link to his story: https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/drowned-middleton-counselor-found-his-niche-helping-struggling-kids/article_411762fc-bcad-11e1-9ce9-0019bb2963f4.html Read more...
Lake Ontario Drownings
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John Doe

John Doe at Bluffer’s Park

Victim's Name (First Last): John Doe
Drowning Story Title: John Doe at Bluffer’s Park
Victim's Age: 24
Date of the Accident: 07/19/2012
Year: 2012
Story about the drowning:

John Doe was 24 years old when he was drowned in Lake Ontario on Thursday afternoon while swimming. His friends called 911 when he went underwater and didn’t resurface. They told police that he was not a good swimmer. About an hour later police found his body along the shoreline as large waves crashed around them. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Link to his story: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/man-drowns-in-lake-ontario-at-bluffer-s-park-1.885656

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John Doe was 24 years old when he was drowned in Lake Ontario on Thursday afternoon while swimming. His friends Read more...

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