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Missing snowmobiler dies after falling into the water

The snowmobiler was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, and was later found after dropping into the water near White’s Point in Little Current
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The rescue effort to find a missing snowmobiler on April 17 near White’s Point in Little Current is shown in this OPP image.

A missing snowmobiler has died after falling into the water near White’s Point in Little Current.

The snowmobiler was reported missing shortly before 4:30 a.m., prompting an OPP search of the area.

A 48-year-old was recovered from the water and taken to hospital by Air Ornge, where they were confirmed deceased, according to an OPP Media release.

The recovery effort was led by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), with the OPP Canine Unit, OPP Aviation services, Manitoulin OPP Marine Unit, OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), Northshore Search and Rescue, UCCM Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and Canine Unit, Wikwemikong Surveillance, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit.