Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, (May 17, 2025), police received the report of the two overdue men, ages 41 and 47, who were traveling together on a snowmobile.
Two overdue snowmobilers were located dead this past weekend by Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue and Hopedale RCMP. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, (May 17, 2025), police received the report of the two overdue men, ages 41 and 47, who were traveling together on a snowmobile. The two were last seen on the night of May 16 and were destined for a cabin outside of the community for a fishing trip.
Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue were engaged and conducted a search of the area with the assistance of Hopedale RCMP. Tracks led searchers to the ocean where poor ice conditions were observed. The two men and the snowmobile they had been traveling on were located submerged in the water just outside of Hopedale.
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