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One Dead in Rainy River District Snowmobile Mishap

One person is dead following a snowmobile accident in the Rainy River district.

OPP says the accident happened at Lake Despair, 48 kilometres north of Fort Frances, at around 2:30 AM today (Friday).

OPP and Rainy River Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the area where they found the machine’s operator dead at the scene.

Cause of the accident is not being immediately revealed.

The victim’s name is also being withheld pending notification of family members.

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Dryden, CA
5:10 pm, May 11, 2026
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