A man who went missing in the Mackenzie River has been found dead, Fort Providence said on June 29.
The discovery comes one day after the police said they presumed the man had drowned.
RELATED REPORTING: Search ongoing for Fort Providence man missing and presumed drowned
The 56-year-old manSA国际影视传媒檚 body was found at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 28, about 5 km south from a point in the Mackenzie River near the winter crossing, where he was last seen swimming on June 27.
The search for the missing individual involved helicopters from the Department of Environment and Natural ResourcesSA国际影视传媒� (ENR) Forest Management Division and from a Fort Providence company, and local community members with boats.
The manSA国际影视传媒檚 remains were transported back by boat with the assistance of ENR and community volunteers and left in the care of the . Police are assisting NWT Coroner Services with a CoronerSA国际影视传媒檚 Act investigation.
The offers its condolences to the family and friends of the man, whose name was not released.
