On Aug. 23, at approximately 8:45 p.m., East Prince RCMP received a report of distress flares, possibly originating from a fishing dory in Egmont Bay.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre was engaged, and the Tyne Valley Fire Department and RCMP carried out a comprehensive two-day search by land and water. No person, boat, truck, or trailer associated with the report was located, and no individuals have been reported missing in Prince Edward Island or New Brunswick.
At this time, police have called off the search. East Prince RCMP would like to thank all those who assisted in this investigation.
On Aug. 24, Prince District RCMP had been advised of a dory observed on the waters of Egmont Bay, offshore from Enman Shore Road in North Enmore. A witness reported that the boat had remained stationary for several hours as daylight faded, which was considered unusual. The witness noted that a man was on board. While police were en route, the witness reported seeing distress flares in the same area.
The Tyne Valley Fire Department launched boats to assist in the search, and the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Centre was engaged. Land-based searches were also conducted, but no results were found. No truck or trailer suitable for transporting this type of vessel has been located.
