76 year old man safe after missing in the woods for 2 nights

    Wednesday, 7 June 2023 13:58

    By Tonya Organ

    RCMP say a privately employed helicopter located the man and he was safely removed and is said to be in good health. 

    A missing 76-year-old man was safely located this morning after extensive search efforts by a number of resources.  RCMP say the man had been fishing with a family member at a pond near Hawk’s Hill. Police say he spent two nights stranded in the woods in the heavy fog on Monday evening. RCMP say a privately employed helicopter located the man and he was safely removed and is said to be in good health.  He was assessed by paramedics at the scene.

     

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