Search for second Annapolis County ice fisher ongoing after 1 found dead

RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (CityNews Halifax/ Meghan Groff)

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Mar 11, 2026 03:43:30 PM.

Last Updated Mar 12, 2026 11:16:35 AM.

The RCMP says one man is dead and the search continues for another after two ice fishers were reported missing in Annapolis County.

According to police, the men, aged 73 and 77, were reported missing just before midnight Tuesday in the Belleisle area, about 180 kilometres west of Halifax, near the Annapolis River.

A multi-agency search was soon underway, including air and ground support.

One of the men was found dead on Wednesday afternoon.

The RCMP says police are working with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, ground search and rescue groups and the provincial Natural Resources department.

People in the area were being asked to stay away from the area and to stay off the ice.

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