It was a tragic ending to the seek for a six-year-old boy in northeastern Manitoba who had been lacking since Wednesday.
Manitoba RCMP confirmed the physique of Johnson Redhead was discovered at round 7:45 p.m. Sunday in a wooded space in Shamattawa, Man.
Sgt. Paul Manaigre with the RCMP’s media relations crew stated a Canadian Ranger, utilizing their drone, was capable of finding Redhead a substantial distance from the varsity the place he was final seen.
“I consider roughly 3.25 kilometres away, headed towards the river,” stated Manaigre.
Redhead had been lacking since Wednesday morning. Police stated he went to high school for the breakfast program till 9 a.m., however didn’t arrive for sophistication afterwards.
RCMP search and rescue, Canadian Rangers and volunteers from in and across the group helped with the search.
Manaigre stated it is believed Redhead died from publicity, however an post-mortem can be achieved to verify. RCMP may also examine whether or not there was any foul play concerned in his dying.
Whereas this wasn’t the ending Manaigre or anybody concerned within the search wished, he famous the household has closure now.
“We have been capable of deliver him dwelling to them. Would have been robust not having these solutions if it saved occurring for days.”
He stated it has been troublesome for the group and everybody concerned, as they have been all hoping for a cheerful ending.
“I am not going to lie, it hurts.”
Talking Monday, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Sofa supplied his condolences to the household and all these impacted by what occurred.
“We need to categorical the gratitude that we have now to everybody that joined within the search. There have been many individuals that stepped as much as assist this First Nation and we’re very grateful for the those who got here to help Shamattawa First Nation,” stated Sofa. “We simply pray that the household can be surrounded by folks that can consolation and provide phrases of kindness.”
Sofa stated MKO is able to ship a disaster crew to Shamattawa to assist folks work by means of this tragedy.
“We’re getting ready to ship a crew in there to work with the group, to work with the household and in addition to anybody that has been affected by this disaster. So we’re able to mobilize and we’re able to go and help the household.”
He famous assist may also be despatched to the varsity as he is aware of everybody there was traumatized by this.