Police Say Missing Akwesasne Man Tied to Migrants Found Dead in St Lawrence River

Police Say Missing Akwesasne Man Tied to Migrants Found Dead in St Lawrence River
Searchers look for victims Mar. 31, 2023. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
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Authorities investigating the disappearance of an Akwesasne man whose boat was found near the bodies of eight migrants pulled from the St. Lawrence River last week are confirming he is connected to the case.

In a statement, Akwesasne Mohawk police say Oakes is linked to the discovery on Thursday and Friday of the eight victims, but they did not provide further details.