Prince George, B.C.- The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) spear-headed a search of the Hudson's Bay slough on the weekend,  as part of that organization's ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Prince George teen, Lucas Degerness.

Lucas went missing on June 7, 2007 and at that time was living only a short distance from the slough area.

MCSC's search was prompted by recently received information on Luc's suspicious disappearance. MCSC's coordinated effort brought together several search partners including the Prince George RCMP.

One search partner used specialized sonar and radar equipment which allowed trained professionals to accomplish a detailed search of the slough and surrounding area.  

“As a result of the search, a key area of question in Lucas’ case was thoroughly investigated,” explained Maria Sbert, Director of MCSC’s Investigation Unit. “The findings have been turned over to the RCMP for processing”. 

“The RCMP have a great partnership with Missing Children Society of Canada and if information is provided by any support agencies we will be actively involved in order to investigate or follow up with any leads that could bring light to an investigation” states Cst. Lesley Smith, Prince George Media Relations Officer. 

Following the conclusion of the search, Lucas’ mother, Georgina Degerness released the following statement: 

"I want to thank MCSC for the search of the Hudson's Bay slough along with their search partners. I send my thoughts and prayers to all the families and friends with missing loved ones. Thank you also to the RCMP for their continued support. Anyone with information on my son or any of our missing kids call MCSC toll free at 1-800-661-6160. Thank you everyone for your help.” 

MCSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to the active search for abducted and missing children. If anyone has information in the disappearance of Lucas Degerness or any other missing children case, please contact MCSC confidentially at 1-800-661-6160 toll free or tips@mcsc.ca. MCSC investigator Dan Picken can be reached directly at 1-800-661-6160 EXT 229 OR contact Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300.