30-Year-Old Mohawk Community Member Casey Oakes Reported Missing: Akwesasne Mohawk Police Launch Search Efforts: The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is currently searching for 30-year-old Casey Oakes a member of the Akwesasne Mohawk community who went missing on March 29, 2023.
Despite ongoing efforts by the police and search parties Oakes has yet to be found. In this article, we will provide an update on the search for Casey Oakes and the recent discovery of eight dead migrants that has raised questions about his disappearance.
Casey Oakes was Last Seen Boarding a Ship
On March 29 2023 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Casey Oakes was last seen boarding a tiny light blue ship departing from Cornwall Island’s eastern tip.
According to eyewitnesses Oakes was wearing a black vest snow pants a black face mask and a black toque at the time of his disappearance. Despite extensive efforts by the police and search parties, there is currently no evidence to suggest that Oakes has been injured.
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Enlists Public’s Assistance in Search
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) has enlisted the public’s assistance in its search for Casey Oakes. In a press statement released on March 30 2023 at 2:45 PM, the AMPS stated that anyone with information on Oakes’ whereabouts should contact the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Department at 613-575-2000.
The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department the Canadian Coast Guard the public and the media have all been acknowledged by the AMPS for their aid in the search for Casey Oakes.
Discovery of Eight Migrants’ Dead Bodies Raises Questions About Casey Oakes’ Disappearance
During the search for Casey Oakes authorities and search parties made a shocking discovery. Eight dead bodies including two children were found in the St. Lawrence River.
The victims were all migrants who had attempted to enter the US illegally from Canada. Among the victims were two families one of Indian and one of Romanian heritage.
The discovery of the dead bodies has raised questions about whether Casey Oakes’ disappearance is connected to the migrant tragedy. However, at this time, there is no evidence to suggest a link between the two events.
The search for Casey Oakes continues with authorities and search parties working tirelessly to locate the missing community member. The AMPS has called on the public to provide any information they may have about Oakes’ whereabouts.
Meanwhile, the recent discovery of eight dead migrants has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Oakes’ disappearance. As the search continues the community remains hopeful for a positive outcome.
