Update: Human remains found in Placentia Bay identified as missing Canadian Coast Guard employee

October 29, 2024
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

RCMP NL, in consultation with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, has confirmed that the human remains found in Placentia Bay on October 19, 2024, are those of the missing Canadian Coast Guard employee who has been missing at sea since September 16, 2024.

RCMP NL extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Background:

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2024/rcmp-nl-investigates-missing-person-sea

Background:

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2024/human-remains-recovered-ocean-placentia-bay-investigation-continuing

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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