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Police searching for missing swimmer on Lake St. Clair
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk WJBK , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the search can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 2 Detroit.
In Detroit , a search is underway. Authorities are looking for a person who was last seen in the water. The incident occurred on Lake St.
Clair, near the south channel. Details about the missing individual are limited. It is known that the person went underwater and did not resurface.
The search began after the person was reported missing on Saturday evening. Further information about the search can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 2 Detroit. At this time, few details are available about the missing swimmer or the ongoing search efforts.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Detroit, a search is underway. Authorities are looking for a person who was last seen in the water. The incident occurred on Lake St. Clair, near the south channel. Details about the missing…
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