Pabineau Lake: RCMP Rescue Man Lost in Woods After Joint Response

The New Brunswick RCMP and its policing partners rescued a man who was reported lost in the woods near Pabineau Lake on October 31, 2026. He was found at about 9:30 p.m., uninjured and unaffected by the weather, police said.

Members of the Chaleur Region RCMP detachment received the report at approximately 4:47 p.m. The caller reported that the individual was lost in the woods near the lake, according to police.

Police arrived a short time later, along with a New Brunswick RCMP remotely piloted aircraft system, Police Dog Services and members of the provincial Department of Justice and Public Safety.

The man was located during the coordinated response. Police said he was not injured and had not been affected by the weather conditions.

New Brunswick RCMP Air Services and Chaleur Region Ground Search and Rescue had also been scheduled to help. The man was safely located before either attended, the RCMP said.

Sgt. Jean-François Dulac of the Chaleur Region RCMP thanked those who assisted. He said exposure to the elements can threaten a person’s well-being and that the RCMP remains committed to the safety and well-being of people in need of help.