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Manitoba RCMP search for missing snowmobiler near Assiniboine River

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Manitoba RCMP were searching for a missing 62-year-old snowmobiler near the Assiniboine River, according to a news release.

The missing man from the RM of St. Francois Xavier was reported missing Monday evening just before 8 p.m. He was snowmobiling near the Assiniboine River and after a search of the area, a hole was found in the thin ice.

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The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team conducted a dive in the area but can’t continue due to strong river current.

Manitoba RCMP are continuing the investigation.

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