Lawrence
SANGER
85
38
69 inches
69 inches
181 lbs
181 lbs
Indigenous
Male
On August 29, 1979, a young man named Lawrence Sanger, aged 20, and his companion, Thomas Lidguerre, embarked on a boat journey from Fond du Lac, Saskatchewan, with the destination of Uranium City set across the vast expanse of Lake Athabaska. This trip would tragically be their last known voyage, as neither of the men would be seen or heard from again. Lawrence, an Indigenous male, stood approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall with a slender build. He had black, wavy hair and brown eyes, and a noticeable scar on the top of his right hand. The community and authorities were alerted when the pair failed to arrive in Uranium City as planned, sparking immediate concern for their well-being. Two days after their departure, the boat that Lawrence and Thomas had been traveling in was discovered swamped near the Narrows and Popular Point on Lake Athabaska. The discovery of the damaged vessel intensified the urgency of the situation, leading to the launch of an extensive search and rescue operation. For over a month, the waters and shores of the immense lake were scoured by search parties, all holding out hope for the safe return of the two men. Despite these exhaustive efforts, no trace of Lawrence Sanger or Thomas Lidguerre was ever found, leaving their families and community in a painful state of uncertainty. The disappearance of Lawrence Sanger remains an open and active investigation with the F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit. Decades have passed since he was last seen, yet the case has never been closed, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The official record of his disappearance is a somber reminder of the day two men vanished into the unforgiving waters of a northern lake, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family left to grapple with an immeasurable loss. The overview of this case is one of a journey that ended in mystery, a comprehensive search that yielded no closure, and the ongoing, quiet determination of law enforcement to one day uncover the truth of what happened to Lawrence Sanger and Thomas Lidguerre.
Scar Right Hand, On top
Aug 29, 1979
Lake Athabaska
Saskatchewan
F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit ; 639-625-4111;
Saskatchewan
1-833-502-6861
1-833-502-6861
Law Enforcement
2007-159236
F Division RCMP Historical Case Unit ; 639-625-4111;
Black
Brown
Brown
Build: Slender/Thin; Hair details: Wavy
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