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Douglas
HENDERSON
72
20
70 inches
70 inches
165 lbs
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On a spring day in May of 1974, a young man named Douglas Henderson, who was 20 years old at the time, ventured out onto the waters of Georgian Bay in Ontario. He was with a companion, Alexander Korecki, and they were in a 14-foot fiberglass canoe, paddling near the shore of Depot Harbor in the area known as Big Sound. It was a picturesque setting, but the tranquility of the day was about to be shattered by an unforeseen event that would alter the course of many lives forever. The canoe, carrying the two young men, capsized approximately 500 feet from their campsite. The sudden plunge into the cold waters of the bay would have been disorienting and dangerous. In the moments that followed the capsizing, a struggle for survival likely ensued in the vast and unforgiving waters of Georgian Bay. The exact details of what transpired in the water immediately after the canoe overturned are not publicly known, leaving a painful void in the hearts of those who knew and loved Douglas. The disappearance of Douglas Henderson and Alexander Korecki prompted a response, though the specifics of the search and rescue efforts are not widely documented in available online sources. The fact that this remains an open missing person case after so many years speaks to the agonizing uncertainty that has shadowed the families and friends of the two young men. The overview of the case is one of a recreational outing that turned into a tragedy, leaving behind unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. The once-clear picture of a young man with a future ahead of him was irrevocably altered by a fateful moment on the water.
Gallery 0 KORECKI, Alexander Sandy Personal details Missing since May 18, 1974 Year of birth 1953 Age at disappearance 20 Gender Male Bio group White Height 178cm / 5ft 10in Weight 75kg / 165lb Build Medium Wearing or features 0
May 18, 1974
Parry Sound
Ontario
West Parry Sound OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Ontario
1-877-934-6363
1-877-934-6363
Law Enforcement
RM08072511
West Parry Sound OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Build: Medium
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