TEENAGE BOYS DIES IN SWIMMING MISHAP
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 -- 9:14 AM
A teenage boy died while swimming yesterday in the Chippewa River in Eau Claire.[i]WEAU-TV[/i] reports the victim was swimming in the area near Phoenix Park when he went under and didn't come back up.
A dive team was called out at around 7:30 p.m. They found the 15 to 16 year-old and transported him to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead around 8:50 p.m.
Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor and the incident is still under investigation.
The victim's name has not been released.
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