Steinbach RCMP, along with Police Dog Enzo and his handler, were able to track down a lost hunter and his son at a location near Marchand, Manitoba.
On November 23, 2017, a 12-year-old boy and his dad went hunting northeast of Marchand, Manitoba in the RM of Reynolds. The hunters left their vehicle on a side road and headed into the woods. At approximately 4pm, several hours after being lost, the two hunters called the Steinbach RCMP detachment.
After responding to the call, officers located the hunters’ vehicle. Noticing tracks by the vehicle, Police Dog Enzo and his handler were called in to assist. After three hours of tracking, Enzo led police to the hunters, who were found healthy with no injuries. It took the group another two hours of hiking through the woods, led by Enzo, to get back to safety.
“Thankfully, this situation ended well,” said Tara Seel of the Manitoba RCMP. “The hunters were prepared and able to call for assistance. The importance of our Police Dog Services cannot be overstated – Police Dog Enzo and his handler were integral to this rescue.”
RCMP are offering tips to anyone heading into the wilderness:
- ensure someone knows your starting point and the time you expect to be back,
- always make sure you are dressed for the elements,
- bring fire starting gear,
- bring a trail map (if is one available), and
- pay attention to specific landmarks.
When you call for assistance, make sure you stay in one location so searchers can locate you. Always bring a fully charged cell phone, even if there is not service in the area, it could help police narrow down your location.
