UPDATE – Missing boater still not found

(Oct. 22/13; Photo: Greg Murphy) – The search for Wellington resident Sandy Rutherford continues into its second full day. The investigation has been handed over to the OPP by the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Center at CFB Trenton.

By Greg Murphy

UPDATE – Family and friends of 54-year-old missing boater Gordon Alexander “Sandy” Rutherford of Wellington, along with OPP marine units, continue to search the waters of West Lake today.

The OPP’s under water search and recovery unit finished their search yesterday afternoon but OPP marine units are still on the water investigating.

“At this point, we still haven’t located Mr. Rutherford,” says Sgt. Kristine Rae of the OPP, adding the continuation of the search will be dictated on a “day by day, hour by hour basis.

Constable Anthony Mann, communications officer for the Prince Edward Hastings OPP detachment says the search for Rutherford will continue for as long as necessary.

“We’ll continue our search until we’ve exhausted all means.” said Mann.

Mann said friends and family of Rutherford wish to extend their gratitude to the community for the support they’ve been shown.