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Richard David Rees Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nottawasaga Bay, Ontario on Jul 17, 1998

Victim Details

Richard David

Rees

45

17

70 inches

70 inches

146 lbs

146 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mark Upper Back, pale birthmark on right side

Jul 17, 1998

Nottawasaga Bay

Ontario

Grey County OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;

Ontario

[email protected]

1-877-934-6363

1-877-934-6363

Law Enforcement

20558-9

Grey County OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

09/22/2026


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On a summer day in July of 1998, a then 17-year-old Richard David Rees set out for a day of sailing on Nottawasaga Bay in Meaford, Ontario. He was not alone; with him were his brother, Ronald Rees, and a friend, Gregory Cook. The trio was last seen on July 17, 1998, leaving Sunnyside Beach in a Schwill DS16 sailboat. At some point during their time on the water, a tragic incident occurred, leading to the boat overturning.

The discovery of the capsized sailboat prompted a search and reco ...
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Last Seen: Jul 17, 1998

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