Body of a missing 55-year-old man found in Castor River South yesterday

    Tuesday, 23 September 2025 11:59

    By Tonya Organ

    Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the man’s body was safely recovered by enforcement officers, Long Range Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) and Port Saunders and Roddickton RCMP.

    A 55-year-old man reported missing from the Northern Peninsula earlier this month was found dead in Castor River South yesterday. Port Saunders RCMP say the man was last seen on September 14th. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says the man’s body was safely recovered by enforcement officers, Long Range Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) and Port Saunders and Roddickton RCMP. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is involved in the investigation. 

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -12°C

    • Deer Lake

      Heavy snow

      High: -1°C | Low: -11°C

    • Stephenville

      Light snow

      High: -1°C | Low: -12°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Topics of conversation on this week's show include gift cards, ceramics, batteries, and more!

    • Center Stage with Stella

      "Center Stage with Stella", Feb 4 , 2026 (First show)

      Geri and Phil from The Once join Stella for her first show

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 4, 2026

      February is Violence Prevention Month