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Swimmer who was sucked into dam has died

Posted at 1:49 PM, Jun 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-15 14:01:28-04

A teen who was pulled from the water after she was sucked into a dam while swimming has died, according to authorities.

Regina Miller, 18, was swimming with her sister early Thursday morning when she was pulled through the Charles Mill Dam in Mifflin Township.

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Miller was helped from the water by a fisherman who was in the area. The girl was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police said she died on Friday.

Authorities haven't released any additional information regarding the incident.