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UPDATE: Foul play not suspected in death of missing teen

OPP asking public to avoid Maitland Trails around Goderich and in the area of the Hullet Marsh
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SECOND UPDATE, MARCH 4

 

GODERICH - On March 4 the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the missing 16-year-old male from Goderich deceased.

On Feb. 28, at approximately 1:38 p.m., members of the Huron County OPP were notified of a missing youth, who was last seen on foot near Goderich District Collegiate Institute, located on South Street in Goderich.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and no foul play is suspected.

The OPP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance during this investigation.

UPDATE
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police is seeking public assistance to locate a missing person. There will be an increased police presence on the Maitland Trails around Goderich and in the area of the Hullet Marsh. The OPP is asking the public to avoid this area.

On Feb. 28, 2025, at 1:38 p.m., members of the Huron County OPP received a report that Hunter, 16 years-of-age, is missing from a property on South Street in Goderich. Hunter is described as:

  • Caucasian
  • Male
  • 6-foot-3
  • Slim build
  • Brown hair
  • Brown eyes

Wearing the following:

  • Camo coat
  • Grey hoodie
  • Blundstone boots
  • Black snow pants

Hunter was last observed Feb. 28 at 10:40 a.m. The OPP wants to check on his well-being.

Anyone with information regarding this missing person investigation is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip.

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