The Search for Darius MacDougall: Timeline

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• Darius, age 5, was hiking with six family members near Island Lake Campground, Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

• When the group returned to the campsite, Darius was missing.

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• Search efforts ramp up. Ground teams, dogs, and aerial support begin sweeping the nearby terrain.

• Investigators and RCMP start detailed interviews with family members.

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• The search enters its 3rd day. The search area and effort expand into more challenging zones.

• Authorities confirm Darius is autistic, raising concerns that he might not respond to verbal calls.

• No current indication of foul play, though all possibilities remain open.

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• Search enters Day 4, with about 100 people involved, including search and rescue teams from Alberta and BC, RCMP officers, and conservation officers.

• The search radius widens from approximately 3 km to 6.6 km from the campsite.

• A substance initially thought to be blood is tested and confirmed not to be blood, human or animal.

• Officials stress the difficult search conditions: rugged terrain, water bodies, and dense forest.

• RCMP emphasize they are still working under the assumption that Darius might be alive.