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Young man dies after possible drowning at Verdun Beach; 2nd incident this month

CTV Montreal06.23.2025
Young man dies after possible drowning at Verdun Beach; 2nd incident this month
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TL;DR
A young man died after a possible drowning at Verdun Beach in Montreal, marking the second such incident this month. The victim was pulled from the water by emergency responders Saturday evening but could not be revived, despite resuscitation efforts. Authorities are investigating to confirm the cause of drowning, while local warning and safety measures at the beach are being reviewed. This incident raises concerns about water safety and the need for increased preventive actions to avoid future tragedies.

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