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Boat found adrift on Okanagan Lake

This sailboat was found adrift Friday night on Okanagan Lake in Vernon.
This sailboat was found adrift Friday night on Okanagan Lake in Vernon. Contributed

A sailboat found adrift on Okanagan Lake has RCMP looking for its owner.

The vessel was discovered Friday night.

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Vernon RCMP said the boat likely came loose of its mooring during a storm.

It was found by a homeowner.

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That person was able to tie up the boat and called police.

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Police have released a photo of the sailboat in hopes of reuniting it with its rightful owner.

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If anyone recognizes the boat, they are asked to call Vernon RCMP.

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