The body of a man was discovered early Sunday morning in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, near Trois-Rivieres in the Mauricie region.
The man’s lifeless body was discovered on Chemin Villeneuve, along the Rivière du Loup.
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He had apparently left his home Saturday to go check on his flooded land.
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The small town has been hard-hit by recent spring floods, with 40 homes taking on water on Friday.
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A voluntary evacuation order was put in place, but few residents chose to leave.
Highway 349, which is the main access to the village, was closed off Saturday.
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