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Search ends successfully in Baker Lake

Resident found six kilometres northeast of his campsite
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A Baker Lake man who was missing for over a week has been found. NNSL file photo

The search for John Utalaaq Oklaga of Baker Lake ended successfully when he was found at about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Oklaga was located about six kilometres northeast of his campsite.

His tent and Honda had been found north of Shultz Lake by Baker Lake search-and-rescue members on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Oklaga had been expected to return to the community on Sunday, Aug. 18.

For the complete story, please see the Sept. 4 edition of Kivalliq News.



About the Author: Darrell Greer, Local Journalism Initiative

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