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Search underway for missing Indigenous woman in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Twenty-nine-year-old Chelsey Anita Heron (Quaw) has been missing since Oct. 11, 2023. Submitted To Global News

A large search is underway in Northern B.C. for an Indigenous woman who was last seen on Oct. 11.

Chelsey Anita Heron (Quaw) went missing from the Saik’uz First Nation reserve, a family member told Global News.

North District RCMP said friends and family are concerned for her well-being and that it’s out of character for her to be out of contact.

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She is described as 29 years old, standing 5-10 and weighing 120 pounds. She may be wearing a purple winter jacket and blue skinny jeans.

The Saik’uz First Nation has put out a call for volunteers to assist in the search and is also seeking support from search and rescue teams in B.C.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-567-2222.

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