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Bow River search conducted by Calgary police and other first responders [Video]

The Calgary police teamed up with approximately 75 first responders from a number of different agencies Saturday to search for people reported missing.

The search started at 9 a.m. at the Fish Creek Provincial Park Boat Launch.

The police weren’t saying if they were looking for anyone in particular, but in a release, said they were looking for signs of people who may have gone missing – because a lot of people go missing.

“So far this year, 3,572 people have been reported missing in Calgary. And while a significant majority have been safely located, approximately 0.17 per cent remain unaccounted for,” said Sgt. Amy George of the CPS Missing Persons Team.

“Unfortunately, it is a tragic reality that some of our outstanding missing persons may have entered our city’s waterway,” added George. “As a police service, we have incredibly skilled investigators and searchers, and we are committed to using …

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