On October 1, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, Nelson House RCMP received a report that two adult males were missing.
A 20-year-old male and a 36-year-old male were last seen on September 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm walking into a forested area from a camp along Provincial Road 391 near Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. RCMP, First Nation Safety Officers, and local search teams immediately began a search.
On October 2, 2024, at approximately 11:30 am, the 20-year-old male emerged from the forested area safe, but suffering non-life threatening injuries related to the cold temperatures. He was treated at the Nursing Station and released.
The teams continued the search for the 36-year-old male.
On October 3, 2024, Nelson House RCMP continued the search with Police Service Dog Phlex, RCMP Search and Rescue, First Nation Safety Officers, Winnipeg Search and Rescue, the Office of the Fire Commissioner search team, and community members.
At approximately 10:30 am, PSD Phlex located the male deceased in a marshy, wooded area approximately 300 metres from where he was last seen. It does not appear criminal at this time, but an autopsy will be performed. The RCMP continue to investigate.