The man from the Yukon that was reported missing in Smithers has been found safe.
Roy Pawluck was found back home in Whitehorse after family filed a missing person report on Thursday (July 23).
Pawluck and his daughter were travelling from Whitehorse to Abbotsford where they decided to stop in Smithers for a couple of days and stayed at a campsite.
At around 12:45 p.m. Thursday (Jul 23), Pawluck called a family member saying he was not returning and was going for a walk.
Police were called around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Family members felt he may try to hitch-hike back to Whitehorse.
RCMP and the Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue began the search immediately at roads and trails around the campground.
– with files from Lindsay Newman, MyBulkleyLakesNow.com