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Australian hiker missing in Canadian wilderness after boyfriend's body found | Australian hiker missing in Canadian wilderness after boyfriend's body found |
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The family of a Melbourne woman who went missing with her boyfriend in the Canadian wilderness nearly two weeks ago are living a “nightmare” not knowing if she’s alive or dead. | The family of a Melbourne woman who went missing with her boyfriend in the Canadian wilderness nearly two weeks ago are living a “nightmare” not knowing if she’s alive or dead. |
Sophie Dowsley, 34, and her partner Gregory Tiffin, 44, set off for a day hike three hours east of Vancouver nearly two weeks ago. | Sophie Dowsley, 34, and her partner Gregory Tiffin, 44, set off for a day hike three hours east of Vancouver nearly two weeks ago. |
Global News has reported crews have confirmed they found Tiffin’s body on Tuesday but were still searching for Dowsley. | Global News has reported crews have confirmed they found Tiffin’s body on Tuesday but were still searching for Dowsley. |
“All search resources remain engaged as we continue to look for the missing woman,” said Cpl Mike Rail of the Upper Fraser Valley regional district. | “All search resources remain engaged as we continue to look for the missing woman,” said Cpl Mike Rail of the Upper Fraser Valley regional district. |
“[Royal Canadian Mounted Police] remain in close contact with the victim’s and missing woman’s families.” | “[Royal Canadian Mounted Police] remain in close contact with the victim’s and missing woman’s families.” |
The pair was hiking at Statlu Lake near Chehalis, between the communities of Mission and Harrison Hot Springs. | The pair was hiking at Statlu Lake near Chehalis, between the communities of Mission and Harrison Hot Springs. |
“The area that the search is being conducted in, it’s very treacherous, dangerous mountain terrain,” said Rail. | “The area that the search is being conducted in, it’s very treacherous, dangerous mountain terrain,” said Rail. |
Members of Dowsley’s family have flown to Canada and her father, Peter, said they just wanted answers. | Members of Dowsley’s family have flown to Canada and her father, Peter, said they just wanted answers. |
“It’s the worst – actually the worst possible nightmare that you can imagine,” he said. | “It’s the worst – actually the worst possible nightmare that you can imagine,” he said. |
“We just need to know. It’s just the not knowing. It’s just the sitting there and just not knowing.” | “We just need to know. It’s just the not knowing. It’s just the sitting there and just not knowing.” |