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Last night just before midnight two people were snowmobiling on the Winnipeg River, NE of Winnipeg.

The ice was not strong enough to hold them and they fell into the river.

A search was immediately initiated from the south shore on Fort Alexander First Nation by the Powerview RCMP and continues this morning.

RCMP and fire services from Sagkeeng First Nation are also helping in the search.

The identities of the snowmobilers haven't been confirmed yet.

The ice is dangerous at this time, and the RCMP are asking everyone to stay off the unstable surface.