Deceased boater found near Rauhanniementie in Paltamo, Finland

A deceased boater was found near Rauhanniementie in Paltamo on Tuesday around noon, according to Kainuun Sanomat.

The rescue operation for the missing boater began early Tuesday morning, shortly after 5 a.m. Searches were led by the police after responsibility for the search transitioned to them early Tuesday morning. A helicopter from the Border Guard was also involved in the efforts.

Search operations were complicated by darkness and strong winds. The search for the missing boater concluded at noon on Tuesday, with the police reporting that there were no sightings of the vessel.