28-year-old Thunder Gott, who is from Sapotaweyak Cree Nation and was last seen on boxing day, still has not been found.
Swan River RCMP, as well as concerned family and community members have been searching by vehicle, snowmobile, and foot, but nothing has turned up so far. Therefore, efforts are being ramped up with the use of a helicopter.
Thanks to the support of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), a Sapotaweyak councillor will depart Swan River in a helicopter today to search areas near Birch River.
Birch River, which is roughly 50 kilometers north of Swan River, is an area of focus because searchers had spoken to a couple who had picked up Gott and drove him to the town junction.
Anyone who may have information that could help investigators can contact the Swan River RCMP at 204-734-4686.
