‘Nobody is giving up yet’: Search for missing N.S. children enters 5th day
The search for two missing children in Nova Scotia’s Pictou County has entered its fifth day, with drones being deployed overnight to aid in the search efforts. Lily Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, were last seen at their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, sparking a massive search operation in the rural and heavily wooded area.
Four drone operators were on hand for the search, utilizing forward-looking infrared technology to detect temperature variations that could lead search teams to specific areas. In addition to the drones, approximately 60 ground search and rescue members, as well as police dogs, have been scouring the area for any sign of the missing children.
The search operation has seen as many as 150 searchers combing the area during daylight hours, with the Nova Scotia Guard, a provincially organized volunteer group, being deployed for the first time to assist in the search efforts. The warden of the Municipality of Pictou County, Robert Parker, described the atmosphere in the region as tense, with the entire community rallying together in hopes of finding Lily and Jack.
Daniel Martell, the stepfather of the missing children, recounted the last time he saw them, explaining that they likely wandered off after opening a silent sliding back door. Lily and Jack’s mother, Malehya Brooks-Murray, expressed her hope and longing for their safe return, emphasizing the need for an Amber Alert to be issued to alert the public about their disappearance.
While there is no evidence of abduction, the RCMP issued a vulnerable missing persons alert for Antigonish, Colchester, and Pictou counties. Jack and Lily, who attend Salt Springs Elementary, are described as best friends with unique interests in bugs, dinosaurs, and girly things.
As the search continues, the community remains united in their efforts to bring Lily and Jack home safely. The school has provided additional support for staff and students, offering resources and coping strategies during this challenging time. Despite the passage of days, the search teams and volunteers remain determined to find the missing children and bring them back to their families.
