Sunday, July 31, 2011

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is searching for a man who was last seen in Lake Erie in Avon Lake


AVON LAKE, Ohio - The Avon Lake fire department and the U.S. Coast Guard are currently on scene at Lake Erie in Avon Lake searching for a male who was last seen in the water.

Coast Guard officials say a 20 year old male went missing in Lake Erie near Illuminating Co. in Avon Lake Sunday evening when he reportedly went under water & did not re-surface.

A Coast Guard helicopter is currently en route from Detroit and a 25-foot rescue boat from Station Cleveland Harbor on scene to assist in the search.

The Avon Lake Fire Department and Avon Lake dive team are also assisting in the search.

NewsChannel5 is following this developing story and will keep you updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

Source:  http://www.newsnet5.com

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