On Monday, Coquitlam Search and Rescue was contacted by the Burnaby RCMP to assist in the search for a missing 18 year old from Burnaby. Don Seki, the manager for the search said, "The RCMP contacted us in relation to the missing 18 year old Bryan Braumberger. They had a large wooded area that they needed searched. The area is located between where Bryan's car was found and his home. The thought is he could have fallen and hurt himself in that area."

The search started Monday afternoon and went until dark. Coquitlam SAR brought out 12 people that night and covered off a significant portion of the area. The search continued Tuesday evening with 25 searchers covering the entire area. "The terrain was more difficult than we originally imagined," Seki said. "There was a lot of heavy brush, high grass, swampy areas and ravines. We were able to bring out enough resources to cover the areas highlighted by the Burnaby RCMP and more."

Seki continued, "Over the past few years Coquitlam SAR has worked very closely with the Burnaby RCMP on several searches within Burnaby's city boundaries. We are able to supply support to Burnaby as well as New Westminster and the Tri-City areas. Now we are facing the potential for flooding, which we have been preparing for."

Please call Crimestoppers 1-800-222-8477 if you have any informaiton on Brian's whereabouts, or contact your local police.

Links:

• RCMP Press Release
  
• News 1130 Article
• CBC Article
• Province Article