A man lost in a wooded area outside Happy Valley-Goose Bay overnight was safely rescued Thursday morning, thanks to a collaborative effort by police, ground search and rescue and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC).
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. on September 24, 2025, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP received a report of a missing man whose truck had been located on a woods road near Grand Lake. Labrador District RCMP Police Dog Services was deployed to the area, and both Happy Valley-Goose Bay Ground Search and Rescue and the JRCC were engaged to take part in the search.
Early Thursday morning, the man was able to send a text to family indicating that he was lost, with information about the general area he was traveling in. He also shared that he had prepared and was equipped with food and water.
Searchers were able to locate the man safe around 9:00 a.m. Thursday, and transported him out of the wooded area to the road where Emergency Medical Services were waiting. He was transported to hospital as a precaution for a medical assessment and any necessary treatment.
RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador thanks the JRCC and the volunteers with Happy Valley-Goose Bay Search and Rescue for their support during this successful rescue, and for the ongoing commitment to the safety of our communities.
As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians head outside to hunt, hike and enjoy the fall weather, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador reminds all adventurers of the importance of being prepared and packing the right gear.
You can learn more about preparing for the great outdoors at https://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/experiences/sports/randonnee-hiking/preparer-prepare.
