Police in rural Nova Scotia recover body of missing kayaker from lake

The RCMP logo is seen on the background for a news conference, in St. John's, Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

EDEN LAKE - Nova Scotia RCMP say they have recovered the body of a missing youth from a lake in rural Pictou County.

Police say the search began Thursday after a report that a kayak had overturned on Eden Lake.

They say two youths who were known to one another were paddling on the lake in separate kayaks when one overturned.

A search ensued involving several ground search and rescue teams, an RCMP dive team, a helicopter and a drone.

The Mounties say divers recovered the youth鈥檚 body on Friday evening.

Police have not identified the youth and say the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is assisting.

This report by 春色直播was first published May 3, 2025.

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