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East Algoma OPP conducting death investigation

East Algoma OPP is investigating a possible drowning.

OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says on Saturday at around 2:30 pm, officers, the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine responded to a report of an overturned boat on Sawbill Lake in Root Township.

She says a group of six fishermen paired up and launched two canoes and a 12-foot aluminum boat on Sawbill Lake.

Gauthier says a short time later the aluminum boat tipped to the side and both occupants fell into the water.

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While one of the occupants of the boat made it to shore, she says the other occupant was not located.

Gauthier adds a search was carried out on Sunday and the body of 62-year-old Manfred Reinholtz of Aweres Township was found.

She says a post-mortem is expected to take place in Sault Ste. Marie on October 5th and the investigation is ongoing.

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