The family of Miguel Mack, whose body was found two years after he was last seen in Merritt on Feb. 17, 2023, brought him home to Bella Coola to lay him to rest.
In a statement to Black Press Media Tuesday, the family said when they received the news his body had been found on Monday, June 2, it both shattered their hearts and brought long-awaited closure.
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The family embarked on a journey from Kamloops to their homelands of Bella Coola on Thursday afternoon, June 5. It was a journey filled with immense support and spiritual strength, they said.
乌鸦传媒淎long the way, we were met with open arms乌鸦传媒攚elcomed by elders, children, singers, drummers, chiefs, friends, and family at every stop. From 70 Mile House to Williams Lake, Tl乌鸦传媒檈tinqox, Redstone, Anahim Lake, and finally into the heart of the Nuxalk Nation, each step was guided by love.乌鸦传媒�
As we arrived, the lights of our caravan illuminated the mountain, a symbol of unity and collective grief. We were greeted at the foot of the hill by hundreds who gathered to honour Miguel乌鸦传媒攁 strong yet gentle soul, so loving, so pure.乌鸦传媒�
It is a journey the family said they will forever cherish.
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A celebration of life was held Saturday, June 7, at the Nuxalk Hall in Bella Coola. Miguel Domingo Albert Mack was born in Bella Coola on May 24, 1998.
Mack was first reported missing to Merritt RCMP on March 3, 2023.
His disappearance was deemed suspicious and the Southeast District Major Crime Unit took over the investigation. RCMP Police Dog Services, air services, forensic identification specialists with remotely piloted aircraft systems and family and volunteers all participated in multiple large-scale searches through the Merritt and Nicola Valley areas.
One year after he was reported missing, RCMP said the investigation had shown that Mack乌鸦传媒檚 disappearance was a result of foul play and he was the victim of a suspected homicide.
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乌鸦传媒淭he investigation into Miguel Mack乌鸦传媒檚 death continues to remain a priority. There are people out there with direct and indirect knowledge of Miguel Mack乌鸦传媒檚 death and we are asking those individuals to come forward and contact the police,乌鸦传媒� Staff Sgt. Jason Smart, unit commander for the Southeast District乌鸦传媒檚 major crime unit, said.
Anyone with information about the disappearance of Mack is asked to contact the Southeast District major crime unit information line at 1-877-987-8477.
With files from Lauren Collins
