Edward Nelson, 49, disappeared from Lake Nipigon, Ontario, on June 21, 1987. He went out alone in his fishing boat in the South Bay area and was seen heading southwest. When evening fell he did not return to shore and searches for him and his boat turned up nothing.

Edward was described as 5 feet 8 inches, with brown hair, blue eyes, a ruddy complexion, a brush cut and one leg shorter than the other. The lake’s size, rugged shoreline and deep, cold water made search and rescue difficult; despite extensive efforts over the following days the search proved fruitless.

No sign of Edward or his boat was ever found and his fate remains unknown. If anyone who knew Edward or who was on Lake Nipigon that day has information, please come forward.