1 person dead, another missing in waters off Morris Island, N.S.

A search was underway Tuesdayfor a person seen in the waters near Morris Island off southwestern Nova Scotia.

The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Halifax toldCBC News the search was launchedafter another person was found dead alongthe shoreline.

The centre said in a tweet that it received a call from the RCMPabout a missing person around2:24 p.m. AT.

SpokespersonLt.-Cmdr. Brian Owenscould not provide any details aboutthe deceased individual or the missing person.

He saida Cormorant helicopter and a Hercules aircraft were dispatched from 14-Wing Greenwood.

The Canadian Coast Guard vessel Clark'sHarbour and a PAL aircraft were also assisting the RCMP in the search.

A spokesperson for theRCMP Yarmouthrural detachment saidthey were informed about theincident around noon on Tuesday.

Owens said more information would be released as it becomes available.

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