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Desperate Search for Missing children in Nova Scotia sparked a large-scale search involving over 100 rescuers, helicopters, drones, and tracking dogs.
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The siblings, Lily and Jack, went missing Friday morning after leaving their home unnoticed through a sliding door.
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Their family, local police, and community members remain hopeful and continue urging the public to stay alert and support the search.
Six-year-old Lily Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack disappeared Friday morning. They vanished from their home in Pictou County, about 70 miles from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their disappearance launched a massive search operation that entered its fourth day on Monday. The children went missing in a heavily wooded area. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) believe the siblings wandered off on their own.
Search Crews Work Nonstop Using All Available Resources
Over 100 people have joined the search. Police officers, volunteers, helicopters, drones, and search dogs are on the ground. They have been scanning the woods near the children’s home. Rescuers are working around the clock. Rain and tough conditions haven’t slowed them down. On Saturday, searchers found a footprint in the area. Police immediately expanded the search zone. They marked the areas already covered and continue to search every inch.
Mother Realized Something Was Wrong After Waking Up
Malehya Brooks-Murray, the children’s mother, said she last heard them early Friday morning. She told CTV News she heard the kids playing in another room. She fell back asleep, thinking everything was normal. When she woke up later and couldn’t find them, she called 911. She said Lily and Jack don’t usually go outside alone. The family always watches them when they play outside. She believes the kids slipped out through a sliding door that makes no noise. The family didn’t hear it open and didn’t realize the kids had left the house.
Community and Family Members Stay Hopeful
Lily and Jack belong to the Sipekne’katik First Nation. Chief Michelle Glasgow spoke out on social media. She asked the public to help bring the children back home. The family, friends, and neighbors remain hopeful. Many continue to share photos and updates online. Support has poured in from people across the province and beyond.
Stepfather Shares Loving Words About the Siblings
Daniel Martell, the children’s stepfather, spoke to CBC News. He described Lily and Jack as “awesome kids.” Jack loves dinosaurs and bugs. Lily enjoys girly things but also loves playing with Jack. Martell said they are not just siblings—they’re best friends. He pushed for police to check all routes out of the area. He urged officers to watch airports and border crossings. Martell wants to make sure the children didn’t leave the region by other means. However, police still treat the case as a search, not a kidnapping.
Police Ask the Public to Stay Away from Search Zones
The RCMP shared updates on social media. They said the search team has carefully covered specific areas. Officers and volunteers are working with safety in mind. Police asked people to stay away from the search zone. They don’t want anyone to interfere with ongoing rescue work. Teams on the ground need space to work quickly and safely. Police also reminded people to report anything unusual in the area.
People Across Nova Scotia Pray for a Happy Ending
Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston posted a message of support. He said people all over the province are thinking of the missing children. He thanked everyone helping with the search. Houston said he hopes for a positive outcome soon. The search continues day and night. The community stands strong. Everyone wants Lily and Jack to come home safe.
