Military suspends search for teens missing off P.E.I.'s west coast

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Local residents in western Prince Edward Island have joined the search for two teenaged boys who went missing when their small boat capsized off the province's coast Wednesday night.

Last Updated Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:32PM ADTALBERTON, P.E.I. -- The military says it has suspended its search for two teenage boys who went missing when their small boat capsized Wednesday night off of the coast of Prince Edward Island.

Regrettably, based on the results of the search over the last 20+ hours, a search covering over 14.5 sq km by sea and air, and the environmental factors, the search for the two missing 17 year olds has been suspended. 1/2The military says its sincere condolences go out to the families, friends, and community of the two teens.

Northport, P.E.I., Mayor Wendy McNeill said residents from the West Prince area used everything from fishing boats to kayaks to help look for the two teens. The joint rescue co-ordination centre said another young man was on the boat and made it back to shore Wednesday night, placing a 911 call at 9:28 p.m.

 

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