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Man found dead in the Erie Canal after drowning

By George Gandy,

2 hours ago

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man was found dead in the Erie Canal out in Newark Wednesday evening.

Reports of a man drowning in the Erie Canal near Lock 28B came in after 3:30 p.m. According to the Newark Police Department, two people fishing saw a man in his 40s who appeared to be swimming across the canal. They told police he went under the water and did not resurface.

Firefighters used a boat and draft system and found the body of the man. Investigators said no foul play if suspected.

The man’s identity has not been released.

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