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Man dies after jet boat hits rapids, capsizes in northern Alberta river

Bear Creek River is south of Grande Prairie, Alta. Credit: Google Earth

One man swam to safety but another died after their jet boat capsized in the Bear Creek River south of Grande Prairie, Alta., on Monday.

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RCMP said they were called to the river near Highway 668, along with emergency services, at about 2:30 p.m.

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“The boat encountered strong rapids on the river and capsized,” RCMP said.

A 45-year-old man was pulled from the river and taken to a local hospital by air ambulance, where he was pronounced dead.

A 42-year-old man swam to shore and notified emergency crews.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the boat had not been recovered.

Police continue to investigate.

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