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The body of Alan Ness, wrapped in blankets and strapped to the stretcher of a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter, is lifted away from Lake Ontario. Toro(...)
The body of Alan Ness, wrapped in blankets and strapped to the stretcher of a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter, is lifted away from Lake Ontario. Toro(...)

The body of Alan Ness, wrapped in blankets and strapped to the stretcher of a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter, is lifted away from Lake Ontario. Toro(...)

Date9/2/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: The body of Alan Ness; wrapped in blankets and strapped to the stretcher of a Canadian Armed Forces helicopter; is lifted away from Lake Ontario. Toronto Harbor Police divers recovered it under 30 feet of water.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0000145F
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