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Flin Flon RCMP locate overdue fisherman deceased

On Saturday afternoon, Flin Flon RCMP received a report of an overdue fisherman.

The 85-year-old man went fishing on Kissinew Lake the day before, and did not return home.

A search of the area was conducted by air, boat and quads.

RCMP along with Manitoba Conservation Officer Service, Manitoba Wildfire Service and local community members, assisted in the search.

Around  8:15 Saturday evening,  the man’s body was located in the water.

He was not wearing a life jacket.

RCMP continue to investigate and an autopsy will be conducted.

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