Okotoks volunteer reflects on search that ended in Calgary boy's death
A volunteer from Okotoks who took part in the search for a missing 11-year-old is speaking about the emotional toll of the effort and the community response it drew.
Why it matters
The case highlights how quickly Alberta communities mobilize volunteers during searches for missing children.
Donna Hamilton, a volunteer from Okotoks, has spoken about her involvement in the large-scale search for 11-year-old Parker, a Calgary boy who went missing and was later found dead.
Hamilton described the search as massive, drawing volunteers and resources from across the region as people mobilized to help locate the boy. She said the outcome was deeply saddening for everyone who took part.
Despite the tragic conclusion, Hamilton said she was heartened by the outpouring of community support during the search, noting the willingness of volunteers to come together for the effort.
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