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Search Continues for Missing Siblings in Nova Scotia's Dense Woodlands

Six-year-old Lily Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan have been missing since May 2, with over 100 searchers combing rugged terrain in Pictou County.

An RCMP logo is seen at a news conference in St. John's, Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Pictou County District RCMP are asking the public for help finding Lily Sullivan, age 6, left, and Jack Sullivan, age 4. The two children were last seen Friday morning, May 2, in Lansdown Station, Pictou County.
FILE - RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking for two missing children in Pictou County, who police say "are believed to have wandered."
Jack Sullivan, 4, left, and Lily Sullivan, 6, were reported missing on Friday.

Overview

  • Lily and Jack Sullivan were last seen on May 2 near their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County.
  • Authorities believe the children wandered away and confirm no evidence of abduction, which precludes issuing an Amber Alert.
  • Search efforts involve more than 100 personnel, including RCMP, search and rescue volunteers, canine units, and aerial support from helicopters and drones.
  • The search area spans a large, wooded region with challenging terrain and poor weather conditions complicating visibility and access.
  • RCMP urge the public to avoid the search zone and request anyone with information to contact them immediately.