A 75-year-old man was found alive earlier this week after going fishing in the Nanaimo Lakes area after he failed to return home that evening. (Image Credit: Submitted/NSAR)
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Missing 75-year-old man located after boat capsizes in Nanaimo Lakes area
Oct 25, 2026 | 9:06 AM
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NANAIMO — A coordinated effort from multiple agencies helped locate a missing fisherman earlier this week.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, around 7:30 p.m., Nanaimo RCMP received a call from the family of a 75-year-old man who had not returned home after going fishing that morning in the Nanaimo Lakes area, according to a release.
Family and friends searched the area they believed he was in, but became more concerned when they were unable to locate him.
Police went to Nanaimo Lakes and found the man’s vehicle and empty boat trailer, and immediately began treating the situation as a high-risk missing person investigation, due to the man’s age, medical condition, and the length of time he was overdue.
