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RCMP locate deceased Powell River boater

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The RCMP have confirmed that a 48-year-old Powell River man has been found deceased after a weekend boating accident.

On Saturday, the detachment was notified that a vessel had capsized near the head of Powell Lake. Two occupants were on board, and one occupant made it to a nearby shoreline and called for help.

The Powell River RCMP responded and activated Search and Rescue. RCMP Air Services was also utilized in the search.

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The West Coast Marine Section and Island District RCMP Underwater Recovery team undertook an extensive search.

According to a release from RCMP Constable Ron Palmquist, the dive team located the deceased man at around 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.

The man’s identity has not been released.

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