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RCMP Suspend Search for Missing Australian Hiker in Cape Breton National Park

Authorities now rely on public tips following a six-day search in rugged Cape Breton terrain.

RCMP provided this photo of the missing Australian woman, Denise Ann Williams, whose rental car was found at the head of the Acadian Trail near Cheticamp in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park this week.  She was last heard from on April 15 and reported missing on April 28.
Denise Ann Williams, 62, of Australia was last heard from on April 15. Police said she is 5 foot 4 inches with blonde-grey hair and reported missing on April 28.
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Overview

  • RCMP ended a six-day air-and-ground search on Sunday and said no further search activity is planned.
  • Denise Ann Williams, 62, was last heard from on April 15 traveling to Chéticamp.
  • Her rental Nissan Sentra was found at the Parks Canada visitor centre near the Acadian Trail trailhead.
  • The operation drew DNR Air Services, RCMP police dog services, CASARA, Parks Canada, provincial field communications, and local ground search teams.
  • Parks Canada lists the Acadian Trail as moderate with steep, rugged sections and wildlife like black bears and moose, and police continue to seek tips through Inverness County RCMP or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.