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Coroner identifies man who died in Cowlitz River boating accident

The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has identified the Mossyrock man who died in a weekend boating accident on the Cowlitz River.

Ronald W. Borst, 59, was recovered from the river Friday by Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies after his boat reportedly capsized. A 75-year-old Vancouver man who was also in the boat survived, according to The Chronicle.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Lauren Smith: 360-754-5473, @smithlm12
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