An 85-year-old man has recently been found deceased in Kissinew Lake in response to a search and rescue operation of an overdue fisherman.
Flin Flon RCMP recently received a report of an overdue fisherman. Officers learned that an 85-year-old man went fishing on Kissinew Lake 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.
Police say that the body of the 85-year-old man was eventually located in the water. It was noted that he was not wearing a life jacket.
RCMP continue to investigate and an autopsy will be conducted.
