Searchers find overturned boat, two fishermen last seen leaving N.B. harbour missing – New Brunswick | 24CA News

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Published 08.08.2023
Searchers find overturned boat, two fishermen last seen leaving N.B. harbour missing – New Brunswick | 24CA News

RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick say a search is underway for 2 males who went fishing on Monday and haven’t returned.

Alderic Thibodeau, 75, and Leandre Thibodeau, 82, have been final seen on a wharf in Brantville on the Acadian Peninsula.

Earlier as we speak, first responders recovered an overturned boat close to Portage Island that matches the outline of the boat the lads have been travelling in.

The RCMP mentioned in a news launch they’re being joined within the search by the Tracadie Fire Department, the Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax.

The rescue coordination centre says a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter is participating within the search together with coast guard and Fisheries Department belongings.

Police say Alderic Thibodeau was final seen carrying an orange ball cap, inexperienced rubber fishing boots and a gray jacket, whereas Leandre Thibodeau was carrying a yellow rain jacket with a white T-shirt beneath and gray pants.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Aug. 8, 2023.

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