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Orrington Body Linked to Boating Accident, Second Victim is Possible
The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office has released a few more details about a body that was found over the weekend in Orrington and say there may be a second victim.
The name of the deceased has not been released, but officials say the person appears to be the victim of a boating accident. Deputies responded to the report of a deceased person on the banks of the Penobscot River in Orrington just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday. An investigation was launched and is ongoing.
A canoe was recovered early Monday morning and now officials believe there may be a second victim. A search for that victim includes the use of law enforcement personnel, boats, and aircraft.
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The Sheriff's Office is being assisted in the investigation by the Bucksport Police Department, Maine Marine Patrol, and Orrington Fire Department, among others.
We'll update this story as more details become available.
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