Family remembers Darius MacDougall one year after disappearance
A year after his disappearance, the family of Darius MacDougall still returns to the campsite where he was last seen, hoping answers will one day come to light.
One year after six-year-old Darius MacDougall disappeared from a public camping area near the Alberta-British Columbia border in the Crowsnest Pass, his family continues to hold onto hope that he is still alive. On September 21, 2025, police, search and rescue crews, and other first responders launched a comprehensive search of the mountainous terrain, employing various resources including drones, dogs, helicopters, and specialized underwater divers.
After over a week of searching, the RCMP called off the operation. However, they have not stopped their investigation, and the Alberta RCMP remains committed to pursuing any information that may help clarify Darius' disappearance.
Darius' family, including his grandfather Leslie Tallmadge and grandmother Tina Herron, believe that he was likely kidnapped instead of lost in the mountains. They argue that the extensive search efforts should have yielded results by now. Herron emphasizes that, despite the lack of an Amber Alert, the situation still warrants one, stating, "No matter who it is, it's a child. They should have an Amber Alert, whether it meets the criteria or not, he should have it."
To date, the RCMP has received more than 70 tips from the public regarding the investigation, but none have led to finding Darius. The family urges anyone with information to contact the RCMP, emphasizing that even seemingly insignificant details could be crucial to the ongoing search efforts. A candlelight vigil will be held at Lethbridge City Hall on Tuesday evening to raise awareness of the search for Darius MacDougall.
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