Shamattawa RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of Abraham Beardy, a 43-year-old man from the community. Beardy went missing after a boating accident on August 25, 2023.
On August 27, 2023, Shamattawa RCMP received a report stating that Abraham Beardy was missing. Beardy was last seen the evening of August 25, when he was canoeing with an adult female on the Gods River.
Police say that Beardy’s canoe tipped while on the water. The adult female made it to shore, but it is unknown if Abraham did.
Abraham Beardy is described as 5’11” tall, weighs 185 lbs, has brown hair and hazel eyes.
RCMP along with community members continue to search the area on foot, by water and by air, but have yet to locate Abraham Beardy. If anyone has information on his disappearance, you are asked to call Shamattawa RCMP at 204-565-2350 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Update
On August 31, 2023, at approximately 2:15pm, community members located the body of missing person, Abraham Beardy, in the river. The cause of death has yet to be determined and an autopsy will be conducted.
