RCMP NL provides update on investigation involving missing hunters near Lawrence Harbour

November 24, 2021
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Active search efforts to recover the two hunters missing at sea since Saturday, November 13, 2021, have ceased. The RCMP has been coordinating the search efforts for the two men since the Canadian Coast Guard advised late on November 16 that it would be transitioning the search and rescue case to the RCMP as a missing persons at sea case.

Thousands of square nautical miles were extensively searched over several days including searches over the land, from the air, and on the water.

The 14-foot aluminum boat used by the men was recovered early on during the search. All known areas of interest have been explored with the use of trained spotters in the air and vessels on the water. The two men remain missing.

RCMP NL thanks the following partners involved in this extensive search:

  • Maritime Rescue Sub-centre
  • Joint Rescue Coordination Centre
  • Canadian Armed Forces
  • Provincial Air Services
  • Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
  • Canadian Coast Guard
  • Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Exploits Search and Rescue

RCMP NL expresses sincere gratitude to all others who were involved in the search.

The RCMP investigation remains open as a missing persons at sea case, with any new evidence or sightings considered and pursued as part of the ongoing investigation.

Anyone having further information or possible sightings is asked to contact the RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor at 709-489-2121.

The RCMP has ensured direct communication with family representatives and expresses sincere condolences to the loved ones of the two men.

Background: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2021/rcmp-provides-update-investigation-missing-hunters-lawrence-harbour

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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