Search underway for missing boater in Digby County, Nova Scotia

An RCMP Patrol unit is seen in this file photo.

A search and rescue operation is underway at a lake in Digby County, Nova Scotia for missing boater.

RCMP says a man was rescued from Eel Lake this evening but another is still missing after a boat collision on the lake which is located 8 kilometres east of Saulnierville.

Dozens of people were out on Eel Lake today as part of an annual Easter weekend canoe trip.

Meteghan RCMP, Little Brook Fire Department and other emergency responders were called to the area around 5 p.m.

An RCMP helicopter and a ground search and rescue team have been called in to assist with the search.

RCMP underwater divers will be in the water Sunday morning as the search and rescuse operation turns into recovery effort for the missing man.