A large search effort is underway on both sides of the border after St. Stephen RCMP witnessed an individual enter the St. Croix River on the afternoon of Nov. 15 and attempted to swim toward the American shoreline.
Police told The Courier that the individual was seen entering the water from the Canadian side. Due to immediate concerns for the person’s safety amid frigid temperatures and strong currents, emergency crews were deployed within minutes.
Search and rescue teams, the Canadian Coast Guard, and local fire departments from both St. Stephen and Calais responded swiftly, coordinating efforts across the international boundary. U.S. Coast Guard crews, along with American first responders, also joined the operation.
As of Sunday morning, no further details about the individual have been released.
