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Grand Rapids, Minn. (AP)

1 drowned, 1 missing in Pokegama Lake

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The body of a swimmer has been recovered, but another person is still missing after the two disappeared in wind-swept Pokegama Lake in Itasca County.

Sheriff's Chief Deputy Terry Snyder said a fisherman reported the incident Sunday afternoon at about 5:30 p.m. Emergency personnel sent to the recovered a man's body about 6 p.m., but the other missing person hasn't been found.

Snyder estimated winds were at speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 45 mph at the time, causing large waves on the lake.

He said alcohol was not a factor in the incident.

Names of those involved haven't been released.

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Information from: Duluth News Tribune, http://www.duluthsuperior.com

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)