RCMP investigating after missing man located deceased in Castor River South

The RCMP is investigating after a 55-year-old man reported missing earlier this month was located deceased Monday morning.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., on September 15, Port Saunders RCMP received a report of a missing 55-year-old man, who had been last seen at around 8:00 p.m. the previous day. A missing person investigation was initiated and an appeal was made to the public for any information to help locate the missing man.

Long Range Ground Search and Rescue were engaged, and a search of the surrounding areas was conducted with the assistance of officers from the Port Saunders and Roddickton RCMP detachments.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Monday September 22, Port Saunders RCMP was advised of a deceased individual found in the area of Castor River South.

With assistance from Resource Enforcement Officers with Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Long Range Ground Search and Rescue volunteers, the body of the man was safely recovered.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and the investigation is continuing.