Missing for 22 years: Frank Davis found in Kootenay River

For 22 years, the disappearance of Frank Davis remained a mystery for his family. Davis, aged 40, vanished from Creston, B.C., leaving behind loved ones wondering about his fate. Recently, a team of divers from Adventures with Purpose discovered Frank’s car flipped upside down at the bottom of the Kootenay River near Creston, with his remains inside.

The divers began by identifying his last known location and mapping potential areas where his vehicle might have entered the water. Through sonar scanning, they meticulously ruled out locations until they found his car on the opposite side of the river. Bryon Leisek, a diver with Adventures With Purpose, noted that the process can be swift.

This discovery has provided answers to the family, offering closure after years of uncertainty. Reid Davis, Frank’s brother, expressed a range of emotions, from numbness to a surge of memories, emphasizing the importance of sharing stories about Frank, especially with their youngest son who was just two when he disappeared. While the team believes the car entered the water near an abandoned ferry crossing, the exact cause remains unknown.

Police confirmed the death as not suspicious, and foul play is not suspected. The family now has peace knowing Frank is "home and resting," with no further questions.