Body found of missing man in Norman Wells

The body of Howard Blondinwas recovered on Saturday evening inNorman Wells, N.W.T.

Norman Wells RCMP found the missing man'sbody in the Mackenzie River, RCMP said in a news release on Monday afternoon.

Blondin'sbody was found about 500 metres from the Norman Wells docks, confirmed Jaime Kearney, who was in charge of the search, as well as the RCMP.

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Blondin was a 39-year-old man from Norman Wells. He had been reported missing to the RCMP on July 17.

RCMPlater found Blondin's ATV in the Mackenzie River near the community dock.

"Norman Wells RCMP, in partnership with multiple other agencies and volunteers from surrounding communities, conducted a multi-day search by foot, ATV, boat/canoe, and air," said the RCMPnews release.

The RCMPare continuing an investigation into Blondin'sdeath and will not comment on the circumstances.

The N.W.T. coroner's office has ordered a post mortem examination on the body.