With the announcement last evening by the Canadian Coast Guard that it was ceasing search efforts for two hunters missing off the coast of Lawrence Harbour, the investigation is now being led by the RCMP as a missing persons case at sea.
The search by the Coast Guard spanned an area of 422 square nautical miles over three days involving multiple vessels and aircraft. The boat being used by the men was found overturned in the ocean, approximately four miles offshore, along with clothing and other personal effects.
A Canadian Coast Guard Vessel remains in the area continuing to assist the RCMP in the recovery effort. Air assets are being coordinated by the RCMP with support from the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA).
RCMP thanks all those who have assisted, or are assisting, with the search for the two missing men.