Nowadays people go missing in Canada almost every day. Most of them are found fast and returned home safely, but for in some cases, the search continues for months.
Mary Byman, from Piney, Man., went missing while out picking blueberries with her friend near Menisino, Man. Family, friends, volunteers and search and rescue personnel looked through thick forest and dense brush for Byman. RCMP said planes and helicopters were also used in the search.
Byman’s daughter, Sherry Marginet, said they are waiting to speak with rescuers to find out where her mother was found and said she is currently at doing well at a hospital in Steinbach, Man.
Help is available for people who may be worried someone has gone missing:
Winnipeg police non-emergency line: 204-986-6222.
Manitoba RCMP divisional headquarters: 204-983-5420.
For missing children tips: 1-866-543-8477, or view their website: https://missingkids.ca/app/en/
If you believe a person or child is in serious danger, call 911.
As per Winnipeg Police, any tip or any information can be very important and could possibly lead officers to the missing person.