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Missing kayaker found dead

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 May, 2024 11:42 AM
  • Missing kayaker found dead

Mounties in Prince George say a kayaker reported missing on Monday is dead.

They say the man's body was found yesterday after a search involving police officers, local search and rescue volunteers and an R-C-M-P helicopter.

The man had launched his kayak along the Willow River.

Police say the B-C Coroners Service is now investigating

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