Tete Jaune Cache, BC: Investigators are continuing their efforts to locate a missing man, Robert Darrel McWilliams, aged 57.

 

Mr. McWilliams was last seen May 23, 2010.

 

He and his family and friends were around a campfire located on the banks of the Fraser River on the property of the Tete Jaune Cache Motel located on Highway 16.

 

Mr. McWilliams and another male were out by the campfire late into the night. The other male was reported to have fallen into the river but managed to swim to shore. When the male returned to the campfire Mr. McWilliams was not present.

 

Valemount RCMP members, a Police Dog Service member from Prince George as well as members of the Robson Valley Search and Rescue Team conducted a thorough search of the area.

 

The Fraser River was running at a spring water level which placed the campfire about three meters from the river bank. The water at this location is running a fast current and gets deep not far from shore.

 

Investigators are aware of the possibility that Mr. McWilliams may have fallen into the river. The Underwater Recovery Section from Prince George was contacted and conducted a search with underwater cameras but failed to locate any evidence in relation to Mr. McWilliams' disappearance.