Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2023045401) and
1 other sourceIn the small community of Rivière-Bleue, Québec, the summer of 2023 was marked by the unsettling disappearance of a local man. Dany Côté, a 53-year-old male, was last seen on August 11, 2023. On that day, he was observed walking alone on rue Frontière Ouest. His sudden absence caused immediate concern among his family and friends, who described him as a quiet, home-loving individual.
The Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police force, was alerted and began an investigation into his whereabouts, appealing to the public for any information that could help locate him.
As the days turned into weeks, and then months, the search for Dany Côté continued with no sign of his whereabouts. Authorities released a physical description, noting he stands at 1.75 meters tall, weighs 61 kilograms with gray hair and brown eyes. A distinct feature is his severed left little finger. When last seen, he was wearing jeans and a grey/blue jacket. The investigation pressed on, and in an effort to gather new leads, the Sûreté du Québec set up a mobile command post in Rivière-Bleue in May of 2024, nearly ten months after he vanished. This allowed investigators to meet directly with community members who might hold crucial information, encouraging them to come forward in confidence.
The prolonged absence of Dany Côté has left his family in a state of profound uncertainty and emotional distress. His relatives have expressed their anguish, finding it difficult to cope with the lack of answers. They find his disappearance to be mysterious and out of character, believing he would not have left on his own accord. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for the community of Rivière-Bleue. The Sûreté du Québec continues to ask for public assistance, urging anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact them, as they continue their efforts to bring closure to the family of Dany Côté.Last Seen: Aug 17, 2023
