News release

RCMP Police Dog Services locates missing 66-year-old man

August 1, 2025 - Whitney, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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The New Brunswick RCMP’s Police Dog Services has successfully located a missing 66-year-old man from Whitney, N.B.

On July 30, 2025, at approximately 11:37 a.m., members of the Blackville RCMP detachment received a report of a missing 66-year-old man who had been working in the woods in Whitney but had not returned home. Police were advised that the man was suffering from a medical condition which may make him appear disoriented.

A short time later, RCMP Police Dog Services team, Cpl. Fortin and Renn, attended the scene and began searching for the man. Approximately 30 minutes later, after searching through thick, wooded terrain, Cpl. Fortin and Renn located the 66-year-old man and helped him exit the woods along with other officers on scene. The man was then transported to hospital as a precautionary measure.

"The quick and specialized response from Blackville members and our specialized policing services played a significant role in locating the man safely," says Cpl. Keith Gill with the Blackville RCMP. "Situations like these are a powerful reminder of just how vital our Police Dog Services are."

An RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft System pilot also attended the scene to assist.

Cpl. Keith Gill
Blackville Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
506-843-9400
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca