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Search for missing man in Nith River now a recovery effort

Waterloo Regional Police say the body of 24-year-old Andreas Pfenning has been found.
Waterloo Regional Police say the body of 24-year-old Andreas Pfenning has been found. WRPS / Supplied

UPDATE: Waterloo Regional Police said Thursday afternoon that the body of Andreas Pfenning has been found. For the latest on this story, click here

Waterloo Regional Police say the search for a missing 24-year-old man in Wilmot Township near Kitchener is now a recovery operation.

Andreas Pfenning left his home on Christner Road Monday afternoon to go hunting and has not been seen since.

Police said on Tuesday they have reason to believe that he fell into the Nith River and drowned.

OPP are assisting with the operation and police are asking anyone in the area to be cautious of fast-moving and rising water levels.

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A candlelit vigil is being held in New Hamburg Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Kirkpatrick Park.

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