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Rhodes Pool closed after boy found dead

6:07 p.m. update City Police have asked SooToday.com to announce that the pool is closed until further notice. Original story - 4:44 p.m. The Sault Ste.

6:07 p.m. update

City Police have asked SooToday.com to announce that the pool is closed until further notice.

Original story - 4:44 p.m.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police service is investigating a sudden death this afternoon at the John Rhodes Community Centre.

The death is believed to have occurred in the pool area of the facility.

Police were called there around 3:20 p.m.

Initial reports indicate that the deceased was an eight-year-old boy.

SooToday.com will post additional information as soon as it's released.


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