On October 13, 2000, 37-year-old William Thomas Linklater was one of several people traveling by boat on the Churchill River toward Granville Lake when one vessel developed engine trouble and began taking on water. Most occupants were moved to a second boat, but Linklater remained behind trying to restart the failing engine. He was last seen alone on the disabled boat as the other craft continued on.

When Linklater did not arrive the next day, a search was launched. The disabled boat was found, but Linklater was not on board and no sign of him was located. Extensive searches of the area produced no further clues. Given the circumstances, it is presumed he may have drowned in the river, but his fate remains unresolved.

Does anyone who traveled that stretch of the Churchill River in October 2000 or who knew William have information that could help clarify what happened?