RCMP searching for possible missing boater in Egmont Bay, P.E.I.

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The Prince District RCMP say they had been advised of a dory observed on the waters of Egmont Bay, offshore from Enman Shore Road in North Enmore, P.E.I., Saturday evening.

Police say a witness reported that the boat had remained stationary for several hours as daylight faded, which was considered unusual. The witness also noted that a man was on board.

While officers were en route, the witness reported seeing distress flares in the same area, according to a news release from the RCMP.

The Tyne Valley Fire Department and the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Centre assisted in the search.

Land-based searches were also conducted, but no results were found.

“No truck or trailer suitable for transporting this type of vessel has been located,” says the release.

Police say search operations from Saturday night did not find anything and are still ongoing on Sunday.

RCMP say the Prince Edward Island RCMP or the New Brunswick RCMP have not received any reports of missing persons that could be linked to this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact East Prince RCMP at 902-436-9300

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