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Body of Third Boater Found On Lake of the Woods

The OPP say they have located the body of a third person who went missing following a boating accident at the south end of Lake of the Woods this week.

The OPP’s underwater search and recovery unit says the body was found yesterday.

The deceased have been identified as 50 year old John Copenace, 19 year old Bluebird Major and 42 year old Marshall Morrison all from the Big Grassy First Nation.

Police say their boat capsized Monday evening around 8:45.

The OPP is encouraging all boaters to wear their life jackets as weather can turn in a matter of minutes.

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Dryden, CA
4:37 am, May 15, 2026
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