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Rigolet woman dies after snowmobile goes through sea ice

RCMP logo. FILE/THE SOUTHERN GAZETTE
RCMP logo. FILE/THE SOUTHERN GAZETTE - The Chronicle Herald

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A 29-year-old Rigolet woman died early Sunday evening after the snowmobile she was driving went through the sea ice outside of Rigolet, Labrador.

Rigolet RCMP received the report about 7:15 p.m. and started a response involving Rigolet Ground Search and Rescue and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre. 

Local community residents and some members of Rigolet Ground Search and Rescue were already in the area. 

The woman’s body was recovered from the water by a local resident using a boat.

Rigolet RCMP sends condolences to the family and thanks those who assisted in the recovery.

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