Missing boater recovered in Spray Lakes, search continues

KANANASKIS COUNTRY , Alta — One of the missing people from the boat that capsized Sunday near Spray Lakes campground was found deceased Monday afternoon, police said.

The Canmore RCMP said in a media release at about 3 p.m. the search team had recovered a deceased man and he was identified as one of the two missing boaters.

One person was killed and another was able to rescue themselves July 10 when the boat capsized in Spray Lakes at about 2 p.m. in Spray Valley Provincial Park.

Police, Kananaskis Emergency Services, Alberta conservation officers and a cadaver dog are continuing to search for the remaining missing man.

"Alberta RCMP sends their deepest condolences to all those affected by this tragedy," police said in a release.

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