‘Everybody’s pulling for the one goal’: Search for missing Pictou County children enters third day

The search for two missing Pictou County children, Lily Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, has entered its third day. The siblings were last seen on Friday on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, located about 20 kilometers southwest of New Glasgow, N.S. The RCMP officer overseeing the search efforts, Staff Sgt. Josh Wiese, has provided updates on the search operation, highlighting the challenges and progress made so far.

Wiese mentioned that the foggy conditions on Sunday have both helped and hindered the search efforts. While the fog may obstruct the use of drones and helicopters, the cooler temperatures have been beneficial for the searchers who are already facing challenging conditions. Wiese emphasized the physical toll the search has taken on the teams, with issues such as heat exhaustion, tick bites, bug bites, scratches, and twisted ankles being common occurrences.

Despite the challenges, Wiese remains hopeful that the fog will clear, allowing for more effective search operations. Lily has shoulder-length light brown hair and may be wearing a pink sweater, pink pants, and pink boots, while Jack has short blondish hair and was last seen wearing blue dinosaur boots. Search teams, consisting of around 50 searchers, police dogs, and eight drone units, worked tirelessly through the night in an effort to locate the missing children.

Wiese mentioned that the search effort is ongoing, with teams rotating in and out to ensure continuous coverage. On Sunday, approximately 120 searchers were deployed, mirroring the numbers from the previous day. The lack of cellular service in the area poses additional challenges, but Wiese emphasized the determination of the search teams to find the children as quickly as possible.

Members of the public are encouraged to assist in the search by checking sheds, culverts, and ditches on their properties. However, Wiese noted that walk-up volunteers cannot be accommodated due to the managed nature of the search operation. Anyone with information about Lily and Jack’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333.

The search for Lily and Jack Sullivan continues to mobilize a dedicated team of searchers and volunteers, all working towards the common goal of bringing the missing children home safely. The community’s support and cooperation are instrumental in the search efforts, as hope remains high for a positive outcome in this challenging situation.