Search on For Missing 75 Year Old Hunter.
UPDATE:
The 75-year-old man who was reported missing from McCallum Settlement has been located safe.
The man was located safe late this afternoon walking along Truro Rd., McCallum Settlement, by a motorist. He was transported to hospital by EHS as a precaution.
The man left his home yesterday to go hunting in a wooded area off Truro Rd. and hadn’t returned as expected. The man’s ATV was located yesterday afternoon in the wooded area nearest civic 1759, Truro Rd.
Colchester County District RCMP and Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers from Colchester, East Hants, Pugwash, Pictou, Musquodoboit Valley, Halifax, Springhill, Sheet Harbour, Eastern Shore, Strait Area, West Hants, Valley, and Annapolis, along with Bible Hill Volunteer Fire, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP Air Services, joined together in the search for the man, which began yesterday evening.
More than 600 volunteer hours were incurred during the search covering a two kilometre radius and trails extending up to four kilometres beyond the core search area.
Colchester County District RCMP would like to thank all of the GSAR volunteers for their assistance.
Original Release:
Search underway for missing hunter, 75-year-old Fred Bishop Coldwell.
Coldwell left his home yesterday to go hunting in a wooded area off Truro Rd., McCallum Settlement, and has not returned; his ATV was located yesterday afternoon in the wooded area nearest civic 1759, Truro Rd.
Coldwell is described as a man, 5-foot-10, 210 lbs, with short grey hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen dressed in bright orange.
Colchester County District RCMP and multiple Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) from Colchester, East Hants, Pugwash, Pictou, Musquodoboit, Halifax, Springhill and Eastern Shore have been searching the area since yesterday evening with assistance of Bible Hill Volunteer Fire and RCMP Police Dog Services. The search continues this morning.
The RCMP and GSAR are asking hunters to stay out of the area to allow trained searchers to continue with their work. Staying out of the area will facilitate the search and allow for the best chance to locate Coldwell.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Fred Bishop Coldwell is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
Source: Release
