Teen found dead in water off Port Stanley

Ontario Provincial Police officers and Central Elgin firefighters recovered the body of William Johnston, 18, of London in the water off of Port Stanley at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 17.

The teen was swimming with a 19-year-old woman on Thursday afternoon, July 14 when both experienced trouble in the choppy waves.

Emergency personnel were called to the beach at about 3:50 p.m. that afternoon and were able to bring the woman safely to shore.

 

A red beach warning flag was posted at the time indicating rough conditions in Lake Erie.