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Slave Lake RCMP searching Athabasca River after teenage boy fell in

The Athabasca River in northern Alberta. File/Global News

Slave Lake RCMP are searching the Athabasca River after reports that a 17-year-old boy fell into the water Tuesday night.

At around 10:50 p.m., RCMP received a call that the teen fell off the Highway 2 bridge. “Extensive” efforts were made to find the him Monday night, RCMP said.

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Police, Slave Lake Search and Rescue and the fire department, as well as civilian search and rescue teams, are involved in the effort.

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The teen’s family was notified Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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Residents are asked to stay clear of the search area.

Police said more details would be released when they know more.

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