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Father drowns while trying to swim across lake with his 8-year-old son, deputies say
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· July 5, 2026
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Key points A 42-year-old man and his 8-year-old son attempted to swim across a lake. A tragic incident occurred at a campground in Michigan.
A tragic incident occurred at a campground in Michigan. A 42-year-old man and his 8-year-old son attempted to swim across a lake. The pair made it halfway before the father struggled to continue.
Nearby campers heard their cries for help and a bystander intervened, rescuing the son. However, the father was found unconscious in the water by first responders. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that unfolded after the father was taken to the hospital.
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Category: parks Published: July 5, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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