Arthur James
KEEFE
77
31
66 inches
66 inches
165 lbs
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of Newfoundland & Labrador, the story of Arthur James Keefe's disappearance is one that has endured for decades, a haunting reminder of the power of nature and the fragility of life. On April 21, 1980, a day that began like any other, 31-year-old Arthur James Keefe was in Black Tickle, a small, isolated community on the coast of Labrador. At 31 years of age, Arthur was described as a man of average build, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds. He had brown, balding hair and green eyes. On that fateful day, he was wearing a parka and boots, clothing that offered little protection against the treacherous conditions that lay ahead. The events that led to Arthur's disappearance unfolded with sudden and tragic swiftness. He and a friend were traveling together by snowmobile, a common mode of transportation in the remote regions of the province. As they traversed the icy terrain, the unthinkable happened: their snowmobile broke through the ice, plunging both men into the frigid water below. In a desperate struggle for survival, Arthur's friend managed to pull himself from the icy grasp of the water and make it to safety. Tragically, Arthur was not as fortunate. He slipped beneath the surface, and it remains unknown if he ever resurfaced. The aftermath of the incident left a community in shock and a family with a void that could never be filled. Despite the immediate efforts to locate him, Arthur James Keefe was never seen again. His case is a somber testament to the perils of the northern wilderness and the enduring pain of unresolved loss. The official narrative of his disappearance is a stark and heartbreaking account of a recreational outing that turned into a tragedy. The Mary's Harbour RCMP are the point of contact for any information regarding this case, a silent plea for closure that has echoed through the years. The story of Arthur James Keefe serves as a poignant and enduring reminder of the many individuals whose fates remain unknown, their stories etched into the landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador's long list of missing persons.
Boots Coat Parka
Apr 21, 1980
Black Tickle
Newfoundland & Labrador
Mary's Harbour RCMP
Mary's Harbour
Newfoundland & Labrador
709-921-6229
709-921-6229
Law Enforcement
2015155381
Mary's Harbour RCMP
Brown
Green
Green
Hair details: Balding
No
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