Hunter missing near Sundre

khilscher · #1 11-27-2007, 10:54 AM

CALGARY/AM770CHQR - A search in the Sundre area for a missing hunter from Calgary will resume Tuesday morning.
RCMP Sergeant Patrick Webb says an RCMP helicopter was used Monday, as well as ground search teams.
He adds the cold weather is definitely playing a factor in the search.
The missing Calgary man is about 50-years-old and was believed to be hunting alone when he was reported missing by a friend at about 8pm Sunday.

http://www.770chqr.com/news/news_loc...news_local.cfm

Tuc · #2 11-27-2007, 05:23 PM

Here's a bit of an update.........

Search for missing hunter continues

calgary.ctv.ca
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POSTED AT 12:21 PM Tuesday, November 27
Rescue crews are searching for a missing hunter just west of Sundre.

The hunter went missing on Sunday around 8:30 p.m. in the Yaha Tinda Area approximately 50 kilometres west of Sundre.
Officials say when the hunter didn’t return at the agreed upon time of 2:00 p.m. his hunting partner went on a search for him and found his vehicle.
But he couldn’t find the missing hunter.
Officials say the missing man is very familiar with the area and is considered to be an avid hunter.
The 51-year-old Calgary man has no known medical conditions.
It is believed he is equipped to handle the current climate.
Search teams began looking for the man on Monday at 8:30 a.m.
The RCMP helicopter and service dog are also assisting in the search.
Officials say they looked over a one-kilometre area in each direction but it is covered with very thick and heavy brush.
Crews returned to search the area again on Tuesday but so far have had no success in finding any trace of the man.
The family has requested the man’s name not be released as they have requested more time to notify family members who are not from the Calgary area.

Jamie Black R/T · #3 11-28-2007, 12:23 PM

oh man lets hope they find him quick...its cold out there

thanks for the update too

honda450 · #4 11-28-2007, 12:24 PM

Any body heard? Man the weather sure is against him now. I hope for the best.

willy · #5 11-28-2007, 12:36 PM

He has been found no report on condition.

Tuc · #6 11-28-2007, 12:38 PM

Search For Missing Calgary Hunter Now In Its Third Day
Nov, 28 2007 - 11:50 AM

CALGARY/AM770CHQR - It's the Day 3 of a large-scale search west of sundre for a missing Calgary hunter. RCMP Sergeant Patrick Webb says so far theres been no sign of 51-year-old Don Peters.
He was reported missing Sunday night when he didnt return as sheduled.
More than 70 volunteers, RCMP officers and wildlife officers took part in a ground search Tuesday. An air search was hampered by cold, snowy weather.

Tuc · #7 11-28-2007, 12:40 PM

Willy where did you hear he was found. This latest report was less than an hour ago.
I hope your right and I hope he's ok!

willy · #8 11-28-2007, 01:52 PM

Global news at noon they broke in with breaking news hunter had been found

TheClash · #9 11-28-2007, 02:10 PM

good to hear, hope he is fine...

willy · #10 11-28-2007, 02:19 PM

Sorry guys im not sure wtf i heard but listening to 660 news and they reporting him still missing. Lets hope global was right but have to wait till the news comes out.

JohninAB · #11 11-28-2007, 03:41 PM

BigNix under the lost thread said the hunter was found dead. Apparantly a grizzly protecting a deer carcass got him. My thots and prayers go out to the family if this is the case.

Tuc · #12 11-28-2007, 03:44 PM

Body Of Missing Hunter Found Near Sundre
Nov, 28 2007 - 3:10 PM

CALGARY/AM770CHQR - An extensive ground and air search near Sundre has been ended with sad news.
Human remains have been found in the area where a Calgary hunter was reported to be missing.
At approximately noon Wednesday, human remains were located by ground searches in a thickly wooded area approximately 200 meters from the vehicle belonging to a hunter who had been reported as overdue late Sunday.
The remains have been tentatively identified as that of 51-year-old Don Allan Peters of Calgary.
Positive identification will not be possible until after an examination by the Medical Examiner Officer expected Thursday.
This area was not a primary search area and although it had been visually searched by ground and air searchers, the remains were not located until a detailed and close ground search was instituted today through the dense bush.

Brady · #13 11-28-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuc

Body Of Missing Hunter Found Near Sundre
Nov, 28 2007 - 3:10 PM

CALGARY/AM770CHQR - An extensive ground and air search near Sundre has been ended with sad news.
Human remains have been found in the area where a Calgary hunter was reported to be missing.
At approximately noon Wednesday, human remains were located by ground searches in a thickly wooded area approximately 200 meters from the vehicle belonging to a hunter who had been reported as overdue late Sunday.
The remains have been tentatively identified as that of 51-year-old Don Allan Peters of Calgary.
Positive identification will not be possible until after an examination by the Medical Examiner Officer expected Thursday.
This area was not a primary search area and although it had been visually searched by ground and air searchers, the remains were not located until a detailed and close ground search was instituted today through the dense bush.

Wow, my thoughts go out to his family. 200 yards away from his vehicle, that is harsh........Lets all take a piece of this and apply it to our own safety out there.

springfisher · #14 11-28-2007, 04:17 PM

That is so sad to hear, i think i will give the wife an extra hug tonight because we never know when it will be our turn

hunterbyheart · #15 11-28-2007, 04:21 PM

My sincere condolences go out to the family & friends of Don Allan Peters of Calgary (according to earlier posts - the hunter killed by Sundre).

Many of us on this site are out there by ourselves often enough, and this could easily have been any one of us! Can't imagine what the family is going through!

Out of respect of this forever lost hunter, I have deleted my previous signature

Hunter

hunt_and_fish · #16 11-28-2007, 04:59 PM

Wow. That is incredibly sad. My heart definitely goes out to his family and friends. What horrible news.

Jamie Black R/T · #17 11-28-2007, 10:15 PM

wow....i did not expect this

thoughts and prayers must go out to the family....i cant even imagine

AbAngler · #18 11-29-2007, 07:42 AM

Tragic stuff. We were Elk hunting in the area until Saturday afternoon. We were talking to a trapper there, and he figured all the bears were asleep. Guess not.

hilton · #19 11-30-2007, 02:45 PM

My heart felt condolenses go out to Mr. Peter's family. I am sure His family will be comforted, knowing the concern this hunting communty had for him (and for each other.) You guys do take good care of each other. That is good to know!
Hilton