Flin Flon RCMP locate overdue fisherman deceased

June 10, 2024
Flin Flon, Manitoba

News release

On June 8, 2024, at approximately 2:20 pm, Flin Flon RCMP received a report of an overdue fisherman.

The 85-year-old male went out fishing on Kisseynew Lake on June 7, 2024, 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. At approximately 8:15 pm, the body of the 85-year-old male 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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Contact information

Phone: 204-983-8497
Email: Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
Robert Cyrenne, Director Communications and Media Relations

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File number: 2024-786893

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