Name of missing man released

OPP News Release

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On February 10th, 2008 at approximately 11:30 am, O.P.P. officers from the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit with the assistance of the West Nipissing Fire Department recovered the body of a missing 79 year old man. The body of Leo Arcand, of Sturgeon Falls was recovered from Lake Nipissing near the French River in an area known as Gibaltar pass. Investigation into the incident is continuing.

The OPP would like to stress that this has been a mild winter with above average precipitation, much of it falling as rain. This has resulted in thin or no ice in many areas that are traditionally frozen this time of year. Extreme caution is warranted on all waterways.

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