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1 Teen girl drowned in Detroit River
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Jenny Marchi , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities were alerted to the situation on June 27.
A tragic incident occurred in the Detroit River, resulting in the loss of a teenage girl's life. Authorities were alerted to the situation on June 27. When police arrived, one teenager had managed to get out of the water safely.
Unfortunately, the second teenager did not resurface. Details of the incident are still limited, but it is known that police responded to a report of teenagers in distress in the water. Further information about this incident can be found through local news sources, including WDIV ClickOnDetroit.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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