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Missing Cross Lake boater found dead

A missing fisherman who disappeared from his boat in the Cross Lake area has been found dead, RCMP report.

According to the Cross Lake RCMP, their detachment was told Saturday afternoon a boat had been found running in circles with no one aboard.

Police and local volunteers immediately launched a search effort.

On Sunday, local volunteers found the body of a 68-year-old area resident. His name will not be released.

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