Melissa Mcdevitt Missing, What Happened to Melissa Mcdevitt? Has Melissa Mcdevitt Been Found?
by Swetha P | Updated Dec 09, 2023
Melissa McDevitt Missing
Melissa McDevitt, an adept 39-year-old hiker, disappeared after heading out for a hike near Sooke, Vancouver Island, on December 8, 2022. Her failure to board a flight to the U.S. the next day led to a formal search starting on December 10. Her vehicle was located in a parking lot close to Sooke Potholes Regional Park, and video footage captured her entering a trail with hiking poles.
Despite extensive efforts involving volunteers, including organized initiatives by search-and-rescue teams and a social media-based volunteer collective named "Mindful of Melissa," her remains were only recently discovered by a group of hikers amidst dense foliage. The RCMP has ruled out foul play or suicide in her passing. Investigations by both the RCMP and the B.C. Coroner services are ongoing, aiming to understand the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and eventual discovery.
Melissa's disappearance prompted a concerted search effort, involving dedicated volunteers who scoured the area for any sign of her. Despite the collective endeavors and tireless search attempts, her whereabouts remained unknown for nearly a year. It was only through the chance discovery by vigilant hikers navigating through dense vegetation that her remains were finally found. As investigations continue, both the RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service is striving to unravel the mystery surrounding Melissa's disappearance and bring closure to her family and the community affected by this heartbreaking event.
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Melissa McDevitt Details
Name
Melissa McDevitt
Missing Person Report Date
December 10, 2022
Last Seen
December 9, 2022
Last Communication
December 8, 2022
Location Last Seen
Sooke Potholes Regional Park, Vancouver Island
Efforts to find Her
Multiple coordinated searches by volunteer search-and-rescue groups
Discovery of Remains
A group of hikers, "Mindful of Melissa," located her remains in thick vegetation
Police Statements
No indication of criminality or suicide in her death
Specification
Details
Melissa McDevitt Missing - FAQs
Melissa McDevitt was last seen on December 9, 2022, after heading out for a hike near Sooke, Vancouver Island.
Her grey Subaru Forester was found in a parking lot near Sooke Potholes Regional Park.
Her remains were located by a group of hikers known as "Mindful of Melissa," who had been actively searching for her.
Authorities, including the RCMP, stated that there was no indication of criminality or suicide in her death.
Multiple searches, involving about 170 people and lasting for nine days initially and then a second search in July, were conducted. Ultimately, her remains were found nearly a year after she went missing.