Emergency crews responded to a missing swimmer in the terminal area just before 11 p.m. According to police, 57-year-old Paul Davies, who is known to be an avid swimmer, had gone to the area earlier in the day to swim. Police say Davis did not return home and his belongings were later found on a beach south of the ferry terminal. Despite extensive search efforts, police say Davis has not been located. This is despite a rescue team consisting of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, the St. John’s Police Force, the St. John’s Police Department, Provincial Airlines, Atlantic Towing, Bay Ferries, the Canadian Coast Guard and the Canadian Armed Forces. Crews searched the shoreline and waters by boat and helicopter. “An extensive, coordinated and comprehensive survey of portions of the shoreline and waters of the Saint John River, Saint John Harbor and the Bay of Fundy was conducted throughout Saturday night and into Sunday night, involving various search teams, technology, vessels and aircraft. ,” according to a Sunday update from Saint John police. The press release confirmed that the search for Davis has ended, although the investigation into his disappearance will continue. Anyone who may have had contact with or seen Davis since early Saturday afternoon is asked to contact the St. John’s Police Department at 1-506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
