Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue find missing Corner Brook woman

    Wednesday, 5 February 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    BOISAR members launch a boat during a search over the weekend.

    Shawn Street of BOISAR says they got a call the same day and sprang into action looking for the woman. They searched the shorelines and water, as well as woods in the area until nightfall.

    Nearly 18 volunteers with the Bay of Islands Search and Rescue team showed up to help in the search for a missing Corner Brook woman this past weekend. The 58 year old was last seen on Friday, January 31st in the Wheeler’s Road area. RNC issued a news release the next day asking people to keep an eye out.

    Shawn Street of BOISAR says they got a call the same day and sprang into action looking for the woman. They searched the shorelines and water, as well as woods in the area until nightfall.

    The woman was located Monday morning and Street says even after spending a few nights in the elements, she was okay when they found her. Street says there are about 50 members with BOISAR, who are ready to go at a moment’s notice.

    The RNC thanked the Bay of Islands Search and Rescue team and the public for their assistance with this matter.

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