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Missing man found dead in South Indian Lake: RCMP

A file photo of an RCMP patrol car. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lee Brown

A missing boater in the South Indian Lake area has been found dead.

Leaf Rapids RCMP said a 20-year-old man was reported missing Thursday evening.

A boat belonging to the man had been found on an isolated shoreline, but he was nowhere to be seen.

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After a search of the lake by boat and helicopter, including efforts from local community volunteers, police said the body of the missing man was found in the water Saturday night.

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Leaf Rapids RCMP and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner continue to investigate.

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