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RCMP search for missing woman near Mount Tzouhalem
The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP has requested that the public avoid all trails in the Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Bay areas due to an ongoing search for a 36-year-old woman. Police activity was first observed by residents on the morning of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The missing woman is described as Caucasian, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing black pants and a black or blue hoodie.
Search efforts are being supported by the RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Air Services, and RCMP Police Dog Services. While the RCMP stated that they believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no information suggesting imminent risk to the public, they have asked citizens to stay clear of the trails to allow emergency personnel to work effectively.
Entities
Maple Bay · Maple Bay Elementary · Mount Tzouhalem · North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP · RCMP
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The RCMP believes the search is an isolated incident. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The missing woman is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs approximately 180 pounds, and has long brown hair. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The woman was last seen wearing black pants and a black or blue hoodie. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The search involves the RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Air Services, and RCMP Police Dog Services. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Maple Bay Elementary remained open and operating as usual on Wednesday. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The RCMP has requested that the public avoid all trails in the Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Bay areas. chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · cowichanvalleycitizen.com · vancouverislandfreedaily.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Police are searching for a 36-year-old Caucasian woman. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com · chemainusvalleycourier.ca · ladysmithchronicle.com · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The missing woman is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The RCMP has requested the public avoid trails in the Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Bay areas. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The search is being assisted by the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Air Services, and Police Dog Services. campbellrivermirror.com · nanaimobulletin.com · oakbaynews.com