PEAWANUCK – In the evening on May 1, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) received a call regarding a missing Elder from Moosonee.
Police learned the 82-year-old man was visiting the community of Peawanuck when he departed to his hunting shelter.
According to NAPS, he was scheduled to return by 6 p.m. but failed to report back in.
A community search team was formed while NAPS officers began a formal missing person investigation.
The search party located him and he was brought to Peawanuck just before midnight.
The Elder’s snowmobile became stuck in the melting winter ice road. Realizing it would be impossible to retrieve the snowmobile, the Elder gathered some essentials and began his five-hour trek back to the community.
When found, the Elder was in good spirits and did not require further medical attention.
NAPS would like to remind the public how important it is to ensure that friends and family are made aware of your travel plans, especially when that travel may take you to isolated and remote locations.
Make sure people know where you are going, and exactly when you expect to return. By sharing this information, people are in the best position to provide help where and when you need it most.
NAPS commended the Elder for sharing this vital information with family and thanked the community search and rescue team for their quick mobilization.
