Missing fisherman found dead near Lunenburg
Posted Jan 6, 2014 07:00:06 AM.
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Police have found the body of a missing fisherman in the waters of a small cove near Lunenburg.
The search began shortly after 1:30 a.m. this morning when the 79-year-old lobster fisherman was reported missing near Blue Rocks.
RCMP Sgt. Al LeBlanc says the man fell overboard while trying to break some ice around his boat.
Emergency crews and a helicopter were dispatched and the man’s body was found in the water near the shore by emergency officials at about 5:30 a.m.
Police have not released his identity, but believe he was from the Stonehurst area.
Leblac says police don’t suspect foul play.
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