Woman, 68, drowns while swimming in Merigomish
RCMP say the 68-year-old was swimming off Twin Cove Lane in Merigomish, N.S., on Monday at 9:20 a.m.
She encountered difficulties and went underwater.
The woman had been swimming with another person, who brought her to shore.
CPR was provided, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
RCMP, paramedics and fire crews responded to the call.
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