Missing for 22 years: Frank Davis found in Kootenay River

For 22 years, the mystery surrounding Frank Davis's disappearance from Creston, B.C., lingered as an unanswered question for his family. The 40-year-old vanished, leaving behind a community grappling with uncertainty about his fate. Recent developments brought solace to the Davis family when the search team, Adventures with Purpose, located his car at the bottom of the Kootenay River. The vehicle was found overturned, housing Frank's remains.

The search process commenced by identifying his last known location, which guided the team to map out potential areas where his vehicle might have entered the water. Using sonar technology, they methodically ruled out potential sites until they found his car on the opposite side of the river, a discovery that took them eight hours. Bryon Leisek, a diver with Adventures with Purpose, stated, "The 11th search was where his car was on the other side of the river. We can work very fast."

This discovery has been a significant relief to the family, providing answers they had longed for after years of wondering. Reid Davis, Frank's brother, expressed a mix of emotions, stating, "It was numbing at first; after so long, you kind of think that you’re not going to have this moment ever, and then just a flood of memories again...

I always felt heartbroken for her (his mother)." The newfound answers have not, however, clarified the circumstances leading to Frank's fate in the river, with police ruling out foul play. Despite the lack of clarity on how the tragedy occurred, the family can now rest, knowing Frank's whereabouts.