Teen dies after police believe she jumped into Thames River in Chatham with another girl
Police believe she jumped into the water from the Third Street Bridge — in the city's downtown — along with a 15-year-old girl during the early morning hours on Monday.
However, the 17-year-old did not surface, they said.
Her body was recovered later in the day.
"At this time the incident is not considered suspicious." Chatham-Kent police said in an online statement.
The 15-year-old girl was safely assisted from the water by first responders.
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