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Search underway for overdue hunter north of Yellowknife

Yellowknife RCMP say the overdue hunter, a 46-year-old man from Behchoko, was hunting in the area near Mackay Lake with others when he became separated from them.

Hunter last seen on snowmobile in Mackay Lake area

A hunter has gone missing north of Yellowknife and a search is underway, say RCMP.

Yellowknife RCMP say the overdue hunter, a 46-year-old man from Behchoko, was hunting in the area near Mackay Lake with others when he became separated from them.

He was last seen on snowmobile at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

RCMP say the search currently involves a number of resources including aircraft. The winter road in the area is not yet open.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the Yellowknife detachment at 867-669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.