Police have located the body of a missing 88 year-old, last seen in Cape St. George

    Wednesday, 1 April 2026 01:05

    Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey says there was an extensive search by land, air and water today, and the man was located deceased.

    UPDATE:

    Bay St. George RCMP say the body of a missing 88-year-old man has been located today. He had been missing since yesterday and was last seen in the Cape St. George area. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says there was an extensive search by land, air and water today, and the man was located deceased. The RCMP sends condolences to his family and friends. 


    EARLIER STORY: Raymond’s family last spoke with him on Tuesday, March 31. He is described at 5’ 7” tall, and 145 lbs with grey hair and blue eyes.

    He was last seen in Cape St. George, and was wearing a camouflage jacket, blue jeans, dark coloured boots and a brown hat.

    His family and police are concerned for his well-being.

    Anyone with information about the current location of Raymond Kerfont is asked to contact police as soon as possible by calling the Bay St. George RCMP detachment at 709-643-2118.

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