The Search for missing Oak Bay Senior is being suspended. A massive search was launched after an off-road motorcyclist found 82 yr old Gladys Barman's car was found on a logging road in the Lake Cowichan area last Saturday.
A coordinated search effort was launched involving up to 25 Ground Search and Rescue persons, Police Dog Services, RCMP helicopter and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System , local area experts, Oak Bay Police and Lake Cowichan RCMP.
In a news release RCMP say the area is vast and remote and the mountainous terrain was extremely steep and difficult to navigate, requiring the assistance of GSAR rope teams from as far away as Comox and Juan de Fuca. Despite these extensive efforts, unfortunately Mrs. Barman was not located.
The investigation into Barman's disappearance will remain open at Oak Bay Police Department , and they continue to encourage anyone with information to call them.