{"id":87990,"date":"2026-11-14T13:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T18:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=87990"},"modified":"2026-11-14T13:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T18:02:12","slug":"two-males-return-safely-after-going-missing-in-garden-river-fn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/14\/two-males-return-safely-after-going-missing-in-garden-river-fn\/","title":{"rendered":"Anishinabek Police &#8211; Two Males Return Safely After Going Missing in Garden River FN"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AnishinabekPoliceService.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-87991 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AnishinabekPoliceService-300x270.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AnishinabekPoliceService-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/AnishinabekPoliceService.png 534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Two men had a close call last night after their side-by-side got stuck deep in the bush in Garden River First Nation overnight, and they couldn\u2019t navigate their way back to the community. After spending a chilly night in the bush, they returned safely this morning, uninjured.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Shortly before 1:30 a.m. this morning, the two were reported missing to police, having last been seen travelling together on a side-by-side at about 5 p.m. last evening (Friday Nov. 13) in Garden River First Nation. Police had very limited information on which to focus their search.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Nearly 17 hours after they were last seen, the two safely returned, uninjured. They reported that their side-by-side got stuck last night and they couldn\u2019t find their way back. They made a fire and spent the night in the bush, then walked several kilometers this morning back to the community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">We want to take this opportunity to remind all those who ride All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs), to do so safely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>The following tips are designed to help you ride responsibly and make every trip a safe one.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Never ride alone in remote areas<\/em><\/strong><em> \u2013 <\/em>While it\u2019s tempting to head off solo into the wilderness, it\u2019s always safer to ride with a buddy \u2013 especially in remote or unfamiliar terrain. If an accident occurs, having someone else with you can be the difference between getting help fast and being stuck for hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Let someone know your destination and route<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Share a map, specific trail names, or GPS coordinates of where you are going.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let someone know your expected return time. Set a firm check-in or return time. Agree on when they should contact emergency services if you do not check back in.<\/li>\n<li>Carry a GPS tracker or satellite communicator if cell service is unreliable.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Contact Info: Provide the phone numbers of others in your group and details about your vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Have a basic first aid kit and emergency supplies (including supplies to make a fire).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Inspect your ATV before every ride<\/em><\/strong><em> \u2013 <\/em>Routine checks before riding can prevent mechanical failures that could lead to accidents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check tire pressure and tread<\/li>\n<li>Ensure brakes are responsive<\/li>\n<li>Confirm all lights work, especially if riding near dusk<\/li>\n<li>Inspect throttle and cables<\/li>\n<li>Check for fuel and oil leaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Download the what3words app to your cellphone<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 Help emergency services find you faster in an emergency by learning how to share your what3words address. what3words has divided the globe into 3m squares and given each one a unique three word identifier. It means any precise location can be communicated with just three words. If you call 9-1-1 and do not know where you are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the what3words app and tap the Locate Me icon. The what3words address for your current location will be displayed at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Read out the three words to your emergency call taker. For example if you\u2019re at \/\/\/index.home.raft simply say: \u2018My what3words address is index home raft\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>The emergency service will use the what3words address to see exactly where you are and send help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The what3words app works offline \u2013 ideal for areas with unreliable data connection.<\/p>\n<p>Download the app here: https:\/\/what3words.com\/products\/what3words-app<\/p>\n<p>Additional ATV \/ ORV safety tips can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anishinabekpolice.ca\/staying-safe\/atv-safety\">website<\/a>. <em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two men had a close call last night after their side-by-side got stuck deep in the bush in Garden River First Nation overnight, and they couldn\u2019t navigate their way back to the community. After spending a chilly night in the bush, they returned safely this morning, uninjured. 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