‘An entire province praying’ for safe return of 4 missing people from floods: N.S. premier

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statement released on Sunday, police said they completed an underwater search of a flooded field and found an unidentified pick-up truck, which is believed to be the vehicle that the children were travelling in.“Search efforts continue in the same area for the four people and the second vehicle,” police said.During a media availability on Sunday afternoon, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said that first responders are “focused on a safe return of these four souls”.“To the families, you have an entire province praying for your loved ones,” he said. “It’s almost impossible for me to think about anything else right now.”Nova Scotia RCMP, with the assistance of its partners, continues search efforts to locate four people reported missing in the #WestHants area on July 22.

https://t.co/WB1ePIT2xP pic.twitter.com/2yS8G4JigG— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) July 23, 2023West Hants Mayor Abraham Zebian was noticeably emotional during Sunday’s press conference as he expressed his support for the families of the missing individuals.“Four of our residents are still missing currently,” he said, fighting back tears.“We’re doing everything we can, our hearts and prayers are going out to those families. I just want them all to know that we’re all with you.”RCMP added that industrial pumping equipment is being mobilized in an effort to lower the water levels in the search area.Police said the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables and Ground Search and Rescue Teams from West Hants, Colchester, and Valley are assisting in the search.“Out of respect for the families we will not be releasing their identities or any additional personal information at this time,” the police statement said.Police pleaded with the public to avoid taking it