New Hazelton RCMP reported a missing man
30 year-old Spencer Edouard Oliver was last seen on April 16, and was reported missing on April 17.
Oliver is described as Caucasian male
- 30 years old
- 5’ 9 (175 cm)
- 157 lbs (71 kgs)
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
New Hazelton RCMP were advised that Spencer Oliver, had left home around 6:00 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 had gone rock climbing at a spot near Hagwilget Bridge that goes over the Bulkley River into the Skeena River and had not returned home.
Police attended the area and learn that family had located items believed to belong to Spencer. Evidence at the scene suggest that Spencer may have fallen into the river. Police along with Police Dog Service (PDS), local fire departments and BC Ambulance all attended the scene.
Search and Rescue (SAR) was immediately engaged, utilizing significant resources from Houston, Smithers, and Terrace. Search efforts included boats, helicopter, and swift water teams. Search efforts continued until 5:00 PM when and are expected to resumed yesterday on Thursday April 18. All efforts to locate Spencer have been unsuccessful.
While we appreciate that the public would like to help search for Spencer, we ask that you contact SAR or the RCMP before engaging in any search efforts.
