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Woman dies falling overboard Manitoulin ferry

Manitoulin OPP Marine Unit, Canadian Coast Guard join forces to locate the deceased
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A woman was found dead Friday, after falling overboard from a ferry travelling from South Baymouth to Tobermory in Lake Huron, said Manitoulin OPP in a press release. 

Manitoulin and Grey Bruce OPP responded to the call around 11:26 p.m. June 21, joined shortly thereafter by the Manitoulin OPP Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard, who were able to locate the body of the deceased.

Her identity has yet to be released. 

The Manitoulin OPP are continuing the investigation, but at this point in time, police say the death is not being considered suspicious.