Satellite Personal Trackers (SPOT) prove successful in search for missing Hopedale men

February 1, 2018
Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador

On January 26, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Hopedale RCMP received a report from the SPOT call centre advising of two SOS activations.

Earlier that morning, two men set out from Hopedale to visit family in Natuashish. Before leaving they borrowed one of the RCMP SPOT devices from the Hopedale Conservation office. There are ten SPOTS available for the general public with five situated at the Hopedale RCMP office and five with the Hopedale Conservation office. The men ran into trouble around 7:55 p.m. and activated the SOS feature on the SPOT device indicating an emergency.

Assisted by local Search and Rescue, officers were successful in locating their coordinates near Davis Inlet, just outside of Natuashish. The men were safely located around 10:30 that evening. There were no injuries.

The RCMP encourage people to always make a plan when travelling on the land. Let family or friends know your route and your expected time of return. As well, it is important to dress for the conditions and to carry supplies in case you become stranded. Be sure to carry a satellite phone, marine radio, emergency communications device or other means of communication.

–30–

Contact information

Hopedale RCMP
709-933-3820

NT4