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19-year-old recovered after boat capsizes on Mississagi River

On September 6th, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the East Algoma OPP responded to a marine call on the Mississagi River.
Constable Bev Gauthier says two individuals were in an aluminum boat when it overturned adding while one person was recovered safely, the second was not found.
She says after an extensive search, two days later, on September 8th, 2025, the missing person from Blind River was recovered from the river.
Gauthier adds 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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