An unusual 911 call prompted an extensive search effort for a possible missing snowmobiler in the Victoria area last night, but in the end, no signs of a person in distress were found.
A 911 dispatcher received a call shortly after 8:00 p.m. indicating that a snowmobiler in distress was calling for help in a wooded area between Cole’s Place and Burnt Woods Road.
The Victoria Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP and paramedics responded and split up, searching known snowmobile trails, with special attention paid to the local brook and marsh.
A call was also placed to the Avalon North Wolverines, who with the use of a drone, helped to cover the area along with a Cormorant from the 103 Rescue Squadron.
The Victoria Fire Department says crews worked through the night, but found no signs of a person in distress.
All units cleared the scene around 4:00 this morning.
