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UPDATE: 7:22 p.m.

The body of a drowning victim has been recovered in Harrison Lake lagoon as of Saturday (Aug. 16) afternoon.

"We offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the male," The Agassiz RCMP stated. "Out of respect for the family no further details will be released."

All emergency personnel have left the Harrison lagoon area.

Original Story:

The Agassiz RCMP has requested that the village of Harrison Hot Springs close the Harrison Lake Lagoon following a possible drowning on Friday, Aug. 15.

The Agassiz RCMP were called to the scene and at approximately 11:20 PM after a report of a possible drowning. The RCMP, the Harrison Hot Springs fire department and Kent Harrison Search and Rescue attended the scene to try to locate

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