Remains found in Placentia Bay have been confirmed to be a missing Coast Guard employee

    Tuesday, 29 October 2024 16:23

    By Tonya Organ

    He had been missing at sea since September 16th. 

    Human remains found in Placentia Bay on October 19th, are those of the missing Canadian Coast Guard employee. He had been missing at sea since September 16th.  RCMP NL extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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