Two weekend searches for missing youth end safely in Comox Valley

Comox Valley search-and-rescue teams located two 10-year-old boys on Feb. 13 and a 12-year-old in Union Bay less than 24 hours later; all were safely returned to their families.

Search and rescue crews in the Comox Valley responded to two separate searches for missing youth over the weekend. On Feb. 13, teams searched for two 10-year-old boys who had left their home in Courtenay. Less than 24 hours later, crews were deployed to Union Bay for a missing 12-year-old. Both searches ended with the young people located and returned to their families. Known details: - On Feb. 13, Comox Valley Search and Rescue was called to locate two 10-year-old boys who left their Courtenay home. - Searchers focused on nearby parks, schools and common travel routes; the boys were found not far from home and reunited with family. - Less than 24 hours later, teams searched in Union Bay for a missing 12-year-old who was located later that evening. - Mutual aid was provided by Campbell River Search and Rescue and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue during the Union Bay response. - Comox Valley Search and Rescue credited the rapid response of volunteers and partner agencies, and thanked the families and loved ones who support volunteers. Summary: Both searches ended positively, with the youths reunited with their families and volunteers and partner agencies acknowledged for their roles. Undetermined at this time.