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‘Amazing’ cell reception leads to rescue of stranded campers

Three campers who became stranded on a remote island on a lake west of Thunder Bay were safely rescued by Provincial Police. Officials with the OPP say the rescue came after a cell-phone call was received on Tuesday morning.

Three campers who became stranded on a remote island on a lake west of Thunder Bay were safely rescued  by Provincial Police. 

Officials with the OPP say the rescue came after a cell-phone call was received on Tuesday morning. 

The trio's boat had drifted away in stormy weather on Athelstane lake. 

Police say its amazing they were able to get cell service from such a remote location.

(TBT News)





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