Missing couple travelling from Whitehorse to Alberta found: RCMP

Whitehorse RCMP confirmed Friday morning that a pair of travellers previously overdue have been located and are safe.

Thursday night, RCMP said Owen and Susan Konski, both in their early 60s, were last known to be in Whitehorse until July 20 or 21 before heading south on the Alaska Highway.

They were reported missing on July 27.

They were reported to be driving a white 2019 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck with an Alberta licence plate and towing a fifth-wheel travel trailer, RCMP said. The trailer is about 30 feet long.

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RCMP said their family had not heard from them since July 19 and were concerned for their safety.

The couple was believed to be travelling back to Alberta from the Yukon through northern B.C. and police patrolled in areas along the highway, following up on other leads without any luck finding the couple.

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In a Friday statement, RCMP said there were reports on Thursday evening the couple had been found or were in contact with friends.

“Police can’t officially close a missing person investigation until we have had direct contact with the person reported missing,” the statement read.