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Phillip Richard Orvis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Matheson Island, Manitoba on Oct 09, 1987

Victim Details

Phillip Richard

Orvis

97

58

69 inches

69 inches

161 lbs

161 lbs

Indigenous

Male

Jacket Black, Red, Checkered pattern

Oct 09, 1987

Matheson Island

Manitoba

Gimli RCMP

Gimli

Manitoba

(204) 642-5106

(204) 642-5106

Law Enforcement

2015162028

Gimli RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

No

09/22/2026


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On a rough evening in October 1987, 58-year-old Phillip Richard Orvis set out from Matheson Island, Manitoba, in his boat. His destination was his fishing camp located at Black Bear Island, a familiar trip for the experienced outdoorsman. The waters of the lake were treacherous and choppy on this particular day, creating hazardous conditions for a small vessel. Compounding the danger, Phillip was not a swimmer and was known to never wear a life jacket. Around 9:00 p.m., he embarked on his journe ...
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Last Seen: Oct 09, 1987

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