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Search continues for four missing hunters

Last Updated Apr 27, 2017 at 7:12 am MDT

The search continues for four hunters who have been reported missing.

On April 24, at approximately 12:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a call of four male hunters who left  the community late the night previous on the Rocher River north of Fort Chipewyan and had not returned.

The men were on their way via boat to an area known as Devil’s Gate which is near Fort Chipewyan.

Parks Canada and Fort Chipewyan RCMP began searching the river in the area and located their boat, but none of the hunters.

They have now moved to a search and recovery operation along the Rocher River and its surrounding banks.

Wood Buffalo RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), three helicopters and a search and rescue boat equipped with sonar are assisting with the efforts on and along the river.

Several volunteers continue to assist from surrounding communities.

“The community of Fort Chipewyan as a whole has come together and assisted us with the search efforts,” said Sergeant Danny Knight, Detachment Commander of Fort Chipewyan RCMP. “Their time, dedication and local  knowledge in trying to locate these men has been instrumental.”   

Families of the missing men have been notified of all efforts being made.

The names of the men will not be released.

An update will provided if more details become available.