Search and rescue mission continues for missing boater in Halton region
Posted August 26, 2021 11:45 pm.
Last Updated August 27, 2021 9:16 am.
The search continues for a missing boater in Lake Ontario in Halton Region.
Halton Regional Police’s marine unit and the Canadian Coast Guard said an unoccupied boat was found shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, where 16 Mile Creek meets Lake Ontario in Halton — a well-known, popular excursion route for many including kayakers.
It is not clear at this time what kind of vessel was located.
Police identified the boat operator as 80-year-old Robert Wyles.
Police said the vessel was purchased earlier in the day by Wyles, who is an experienced operator, and was seen leaving Bronte Harbor just after noon.
Active Search and Rescue operation underway on #LakeOntario off #Oakville directed by @JRCCTrentCCCOS and @CoastGuardCAN with @gamru240 @HaltonPolice @TOWARF @PeelPolice supported by @RCAFOperations Griffon Helicopter and Hercules Aircraft dropping flares pic.twitter.com/9AxNGDqekl
— TOWARF Marine Rescue (@TOWARF) August 27, 2021
Police are asking residents in the area to check shorelines between Burloak Drive and Trafalgar Road to assist with the active search and rescue mission.
Police marine and coast guard are currently searching for an occupant after unoccupied vessel was located near mouth of 16 Mile Creek. Requesting Lakeshore residents to check shoreline between Burloak and Trafalgar. Water search will continue. ^dm
— HRPS Oakville (@HRPSOak) August 27, 2021
A joint effort between several crews — including Halton, Peel and Hamilton police marine units — took place overnight with flares.
A flare is seen lighting up the night sky over the Burloak Drive and Lakeshore Road area on Aug. 26, 2021 as emergency crews search for a possible missing boater. Photo credit: Diana Myshrall
