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Contact: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 284 State Street 41 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 Contact: Doug Rafferty - 287-5248

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January 3, 2013

Recovery Efforts Begin On Rangeley Lake

Rangeley Lake -  Severe weather delayed recovery efforts early this morning for three missing snowmobilers presumed to be in Rangeley Lake. Winds became stronger than expected and water vapor (fog) over the open water made navigation very hazardous.

As of 11:00 AM, weather conditions had improved enough to begin recovery efforts. Game warden divers, watercraft, airboats, side scan sonar, and aircraft will be utilized in today’s recovery efforts. We will provide additional recovery effort information as more details become available.

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