During the summer, swimming is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable activities that one can indulge in. However, not all swimming expeditions are safe and sound. In fact, some lead to accidents that can injure severely, or even prove to be fatal.

Unfortunate news came to light when a 20-year-old woman hailing from Rochester died after going swimming at a lake. The woman visited Lake Ontario for relaxing in the water. However, her vacation turned into a nightmare after she went under the water and did not come up after that. Emergency services were called, and ultimately, that is how her dead body was recovered.

Woman goes under while swimming, does not come up for air

Around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, a 911 emergency call was received by the officials from the Chimney Bluffs State Park. The call informed that two people were struggling in the water. As per the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, by the time the officials reached the venue of the incident, they found that a 28-year-old man was also in danger along with a 20-year-old woman. According to ABC 13 WHAM, while the bystanders had managed to pull the man to the shore, the same, unfortunately, could not be done for the woman.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the matter and found out that the people nearby used a life jacket and managed to bring the man out of the water. They tried to locate the lost woman under the water, however, despite several attempts, she could not be found. Ultimately, when the emergency personnel did locate the woman, her body was retrieved from the water lifeless. The rescued man was taken to the Strong Memorial Hospital to ensure he was not injured or in danger. He was released from the hospital after a check-up.

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The facts that have come to light reveal that 6 people from Rochester who came to vacation on Lake Ontario rented a boat. The 2 people in question disembarked from the boat to go swimming in the lake. While they were enjoying the water, it is thought that the waves from the lake contributed to the ill-fated incident. According to the officials, all the safety requirements were met on the boat and it did not seem to be a case of accidental falling. This is not the first time that leisure swimming in dangerous waters has contributed to the death of someone.

Paddling in precarious waters takes precious life

In April 2023, a group of 5 friends visited Whiting Bay in Ardmore. The waves were rowdy, and just 150 m away from the beach the group started experiencing difficulty in staying afloat. Somehow, 2 out of the 5 friends made it back to the shoreline unscathed. However, things got worse for the other three. The Irish coast guard was alerted, and a rescue mission was launched to save the lives of the three still struggling in the water.

While the authorities were able to retrieve all three people from the water, one of them sadly lost their life. The victim, whose identity was not disclosed, was in his early 20s. Because of his precarious situation, the victim was taken to the Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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