Police recover body of teen who went missing while swimming at Port Burwell
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Police have recovered the body of a teenager who went missing while swimming at Port Burwell on the weekend.
Peter Hildebrandt, 15, of Malahide Twp. was swimming with a group of youths about 5:30 p.m. by the pier on the main beach in Port Burwell when he began to struggle and went under water, police said. The other youths were pulled to safety.
The OPP underwater search-and-recovery unit responded with the assistance of Elgin County OPP, Central Elgin Fire and Bayham Fire Services.
“The search went on just over three days and we have come to a conclusion. Hopefully, this will provide some closure for the family,” Const. Laurie Houghton said.