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Night Operations Continue in Multi-Agency Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Near Crowsnest Pass

Police say Darius Macdougall may not respond to rescuers due to a medical condition.

Police and others are searching for Darius Macdougall, who was last seen walking with his family four kilometres south of Crowsnest Pass near Island Lake Campground on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
Searchers from Alberta and British Columbia have resumed their search for a five-year-old Alberta boy who went missing Sunday morning while on a walk with his family near Island Lake Campground in southwestern Alberta.

Overview

  • Darius Macdougall was reported missing late Sunday morning after being last seen on a walk near Island Lake campground about four kilometres south of Crowsnest Pass.
  • RCMP, Alberta conservation officers and search-and-rescue teams from Alberta and British Columbia are deploying helicopters, drones and dogs, with crews working into the night.
  • Officials say the child’s condition could limit his ability to answer searchers calling out to him.
  • He is about four feet tall with short brown hair and was last seen wearing a blue/grey hoodie and sweatpants; police have released a photo to assist the public.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call Crowsnest Pass RCMP at 403-562-2866 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers, and RCMP urge residents not to self-deploy to the search area.