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B.C. fisherman missing after boat capsizes in Fraser River

Police said Williams is not a strong swimmer. BC RCMP

Police say a B.C. man is missing in the Fraser River after a boat capsized on Sunday.

Agassiz RCMP, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, Chilliwack Search and Rescue and Mission Search and Rescue conducted an extensive search for 40-year-old Dustin Williams, whose boat capsized near Kilby, B.C.

“Extensive air, water and land search efforts continued for two days,” Sgt. Krista Vrolyk said.

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“The capsized boat has been located and recovered by Mission SAR.”

Police described Williams as a man, five feet eight inches, 180 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

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Police believe that although Williams is an experienced fisherman, he is not a strong swimmer.

He was wearing a camouflage hoodie and jogging pants at the time of his disappearance.

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