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Search for missing boater suspended for the night

UPDATE: After more than five hours of searching the Susquehanna River for a missing boater, rescue crews have left the scene for the evening. The 63-year-old ma...

UPDATE:

After more than five hours of searching the Susquehanna River for a missing boater, rescue crews have left the scene for the evening.

The 63-year-old man is still missing after his canoe capsized this afternoon.

His wife and dog, however, were both rescued and are safe.

Rescue crews say they will continue their search Monday morning.

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Rescue crews from both York and Lancaster Counties are searching the Susquehanna River for a missing boater.

Around 3 p.m. Sunday, a canoe carrying a man, his wife and their dog , capsized in the river near Marietta. The woman was rescued and brought to shore, but her 63-year old husband has not been located yet. Crews are searching the water near River Front Park in Marietta and the East Donegal area.

The dog was wearing a life vest and was found on shore, however he ran away from rescuers so they are still searching for him on land.

Right now, about seven boats are involved in the search and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter is en route to join the effort soon.

Susquehanna Regional Police say the couple was not wearing life jackets and overturned because of rough waters. FOX43 will bring you more information as it becomes available.

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