Nova Scotia RCMP say they have recovered the body of a missing youth from a lake in rural Pictou County.
Police say the search began Thursday after a report that a kayak had overturned on Eden Lake.
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They say two youths who were known to one another were paddling on the lake in separate kayaks when one overturned.
A search ensued involving several ground search and rescue teams, an RCMP dive team, a helicopter and a drone.
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The Mounties say divers recovered the youth’s body on Friday evening.
Police have not identified the youth and say the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is assisting.
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