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By Michael Reeve

Missing fishermen

Bodies of missing fishermen recovered from Stump Lake

Jun 29, 2023 | 3:19 PM

KAMLOOPS — The bodies of two fishermen that went missing on Stump Lake, south of Kamloops, have been recovered.

“On June 29, 2023, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team located the bodies of the missing fishermen and their boat. The BC Coroner Service has now taken conduct of the investigation,” wrote S/Sgt. Josh Roda.

“Our hearts go out to the families that are grieving after this tragedy,” added Roda. “We want to thank the public for all the information they provided during the search”.

In the early morning hours of June 20, 2023, the Merritt RCMP were notified that two fishermen from the Lower Mainland were missing on Stump Lake. The fishermen had been last seen by friends, fishing late into the evening in a small aluminum boat.

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