Search for high-risk, missing female hiker expanded in Sooke, B.C. – BC | 24CA News
The ongoing seek for Melissa McDevitt has been expanded as different companions be part of the search from throughout the province.
It’s day seven of the seek for the neurodivergent and high-risk girl within the Sooke Pot Holes space.
Search groups from throughout the province are in Sooke Saturday to help in searchers for Melissa McDevitt.
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A lot of crews have headed over to Vancouver Island to help, together with a contingent from North Shore Rescue.
“We are heading over to Sooke Trail to assist in the search. Hopefully, we will find some sort of sign,” mentioned Mike Danks, with North Shore Rescue.
“It’s been a tough one for them and they have been working hard to try to locate her. I think all the teams that are around in the neighbouring areas are doing their best to support (as well).”
Comox Valley Search and Rescue can also be supporting the searches. They have seven individuals taking part within the search, together with their president Paul Berry, who’s appearing as the extent two search supervisor for the operation.
“Not a single clue has been located to provide any indication of the whereabouts of Melissa,” Paul Berry advised Global News on Saturday.
“We know that Melissa, although an avid hiker, had mobility issues. She also knew she had limited daylight when she set out.”
Berry mentioned 17 search groups and 170 personnel from throughout B.C. are taking part in Saturday’s search.
McDevitt’s household final spoke to her on Thursday, Dec. 8. She was alleged to journey from Victoria to Vancouver to board a flight, however she by no means arrived.
Her household has beforehand mentioned her disappearance is extraordinarily out of character and worrisome.
McDevitt’s car, a 2015 gray Subaru Forester with a North Carolina plate, was additionally positioned within the space of the Sooke Pot Holes on Dec. 10.
On Dec. 12, Sooke RCMP launched a CCTV video of the Charters River and Hatchery parking zone. The video confirmed McDevitt getting into the paths sporting a burgundy high and blue pants, and carrying two climbing poles.
A CCTV digicam caught McDevitt strolling right into a path on Dec. 9.
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McDevitt is described as 5 toes tall and slim, weighing 105 kilos. Her household advised police she has a really small construct and has “children’s sized” toes.
She additionally lives with alopecia and could also be sporting a wig or have quick, dyed, rainbow-coloured hair, in accordance with police.
Sooke RCMP has assumed conduct of the investigation from Victoria.
“The circumstances under which she has gone missing are considered very high-risk,” police beforehand mentioned in a launch.
Investigators are asking anybody who noticed McDevitt or her car from Thursday, Dec. 8, to Wednesday to return ahead and name (250) 995-7654 ext. 1.
If you see her, you’re requested to stick with her and name 911 instantly.
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