Australian hiker missing in Nova Scotia national park not heard from for two weeks
Summary
A 62-year-old Australian woman named Denise Ann Williams has been missing for over two weeks in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia, Canada. Search teams are using air, ground, and dog units to find her after her car was found at the park's visitor center near a hiking trail.Key Facts
- Denise Ann Williams was last heard from on April 15 when she said she was heading to Chéticamp in Nova Scotia.
- Her rental car was found at the start of the Acadian trail, an 8.4 km loop in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
- The Acadian trail is moderately difficult and takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete.
- The area has animals like moose, coyotes, and black bears that could be dangerous.
- Phone reception is spotty in the park, making communication difficult.
- Police described Williams as 5 feet 4 inches tall, with greyish blonde hair, and wearing a dark jacket, powder-blue hat with "Antarctica" written on it, orange and blue scarf, and glasses.
- Search efforts involve the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, air and ground teams, police dogs, and other groups.
- Temperatures in the park have been between 0°C and 14°C during the day and as low as -5°C at night, with some snow still present.
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