George Alexander GREYEYES Missing Person Case

George Alexander

GREYEYES

86

39

67 inches

67 inches

194 lbs

194 lbs

Indigenous

Male

In the autumn of 1978, a sense of unease settled over the community near Petersfield, Manitoba, with the disappearance of 39-year-old George Alexander Greyeyes. On October 11th, George embarked on a hunting trip, venturing out into the wilderness that he knew well. The weather conditions on that fateful day were treacherous, with high winds and tumultuous waves creating a hazardous environment for anyone on the water. When he failed to return or make contact by the following day, October 12th, those who knew him grew deeply concerned, and he was officially reported as a missing person. At the time he was last seen, George was described as being 5'7" and weighing 198 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His attire consisted of a plaid nylon jacket with distinctive elbow patches and waders, appropriate for a hunting excursion. The initial report of George's disappearance launched extensive search efforts, as family, friends, and law enforcement scoured the area in the hopes of finding any trace of him. The challenging weather conditions that were present on the day he went missing were a primary focus of the investigation, leading to the heartbreaking presumption that he may have encountered trouble on the water. The search parties faced difficult terrain and the vastness of the Manitoba landscape, making their task incredibly challenging. Despite their tireless efforts, no signs of George or his belongings were ever discovered, leaving his loved ones with a profound sense of loss and a litany of unanswered questions. Decades have passed since George Alexander Greyeyes was last seen, yet his case remains an open wound for his family and community. The absence of any new leads or evidence has left his disappearance unresolved, and he is presumed to have drowned at sea. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Winnipeg continue to hold his case file. The overview of this case is one of a man who ventured into nature on a familiar activity, only to be met with unforgiving conditions that likely led to his tragic disappearance. Without any physical evidence or witnesses to what transpired after he left for his hunting trip, the exact circumstances surrounding the events of that day remain unknown, a painful reality for those who continue to await any news that might bring them a measure of peace.

Jacket Nylon, Brown, Quilted plaid jacket with elbow patches Pants Denim Waders Copper

Oct 11, 1978

Netley Lake

Manitoba

Selkirk RCMP

Selkirk

Manitoba

204-482-1222

204-482-1222

Law Enforcement

20141579985

Selkirk RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

No