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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Canoeist found dead in Boundary Waters lake
The body of a canoeist was found in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Saturday. A capsized canoe was found around 2:17 p.m. by U.S. Forest Service employees on Iron Lake, near the Canadian border. A short distance away, the canoeist was found floating in the water along with their gear. The victim was wearing a life jacket, with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office saying they were on a solo canoe trip in the Boundary Waters. A forest service plane was flown in to recover the body. Their identity has not yet been released, with family still being informed. Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Canoeist dies while on trip through BWCA
A canoeist has died after their boat capsized on Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Officials say that a U.S. Forest Service called 911 around 2 p.m. Saturday, after locating the capsized canoe. The USFS discovered the canoer and their gear floating near the capsized boat. The canoer was wearing a life jacket at the time, per law enforcement. Officials believe the canoer was on a solo trip into the BWCA. The USFS Beaver was flown in to recover the body. At this time, the name of the victim is being held. The incident remains under investigation.
