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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.

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.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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