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Float plane crashes in northern Canada

LA RONGE, Saskatchewan, July 1 (UPI) -- An investigation began Friday into the crash of a DeHavilland Beaver float plane in a lake in northern Canada.

The plane sent distress signals Thursday that were picked up by Canadian Forces Base Trenton in Ontario, Postmedia News reported. Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers found the plane underwater in Buss Lake in northwestern Saskatchewan.

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Investigators said at least three of the five people on board were killed in the crash, including the pilot. They were trying to identify the victims Friday.

A dive team was also dispatched to the lake, which is about 4 hours north of La Ronge, Saskatchewan.

The Transportation Safety Board and RCMP are cooperating in the investigation.

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