SUMMERFIELD TWP., Mich. – A 15-year-old boy drowned at a campsite in Monroe County on Saturday.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported the drowning happened around 5:30 p.m. at the KOA Campground in Summerfield Township Saturday afternoon.
Police were called to reports of a 15-year-old boy who had been missing for about 20 minutes and was last known to be at the swimming pool.
Members of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, as well as members of the Summerfield Township Fire Department, arrived on scene and began a search of the swimming pond. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was also activated and responded to assist in the rescue effort.
Deputy Dave Moore was the first member of the dive team to arrive on scene. Within minutes, Deputy Moore located the victim, who has been identified as 15-year-old Jaylen Christopher Hill of Detroit.
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Paramedics with Monroe Community Ambulance transported the victim to Toledo Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to contact police at 734-240-7534.
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