Eric Andrew Ratt, 58 and a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, was last seen October 19, 2016, leaving his brother’s cabin on remote Zimmer Lake to return to his trapline. He was an experienced trapper and bushman who had only recently resumed trapping after about 15 years in mining exploration, and it was common for him to spend long periods in the wilderness.

Concerns grew when he did not show up at a pre-arranged supply pickup at McDonald Lake, and the alarm was raised December 3, 2016. The RCMP, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and local trappers including two of Ratt’s brothers conducted extensive searches in very cold, rugged terrain. The Canadian Search and Disaster Dogs Association was also involved. An aerial patrol located Ratt’s canoe on the northern shore of the Highrock River with some personal items inside, but no further trace was found.

The official search was later scaled back and the investigation remains open. Does anyone who spent time on Zimmer Lake or the Highrock River area in late 2016 have information that could help explain what happened to Eric?