Search for Stewart McLean
On May 20, 2026, Lions Bay Search and Rescue was tasked to assist in the search for Stewart McLean.
Search operations began at approximately 9:00 a.m. and involved seven search zones throughout the Lions Bay area, including Crystal Falls, Tunnel Point, Brunswick Beach, Magnesia Creek, and surrounding drainages. Search teams utilized ground searchers, drone operations for cliff and complex terrain assessment, and requested assistance from Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue to conduct shoreline and waterline searches.
During the operation, search teams located suspicious evidence and immediately transferred the investigation back to Squamish RCMP for further investigation. The case is now being led by Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
CBC News article on the investigation
Lions Bay Search and Rescue extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and community members impacted by this tragic loss.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact:
IHIT 24/7 Information Line: 1-877-551-4448 Email: ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Anonymous Tips: Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Squamish RCMP 604-892-6100
