Ottawa man's remains found in Gatineau Park after seven-month search
Ludovic Chauvin, 44, went missing in February. His vehicle was discovered weeks later near Meech Lake; police say his death is not suspicious.
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Remains found in Gatineau Park on September 7 by a hiker have been identified as Ludovic Anthony Florent Chauvin, 44, of Ottawa. Chauvin had been missing since February, prompting multiple search efforts in the park that were unsuccessful until the discovery this month.
Chauvin's vehicle was located in parking lot P11, the lot closest to the Meech Lake area and popular with hikers who access several trails from there. The vehicle was found weeks after Chauvin initially disappeared. Police in Collines-de-l'Outaouais, the regional service in Quebec, identified the remains and determined that Chauvin's death is not suspicious.
The discovery brings closure to a case that had drawn concern from family and the community over the past seven months. Earlier this year, HOC reported on a man missing while paddleboarding on the Ottawa River and someone else missing after a bike ride through Gatineau Park, reflecting the risks that outdoor activities in the region can carry.
The facts
Who was found in Gatineau Park?
Ludovic Anthony Florent Chauvin, 44, of Ottawa, was found in Gatineau Park on September 7.
Where was Chauvin's vehicle found?
Chauvin's vehicle was located in parking lot P11 near Meech Lake in Gatineau Park, weeks after he initially disappeared.
Did police determine the death was suspicious?
No. Police in Collines-de-l'Outaouais determined that Chauvin's death is not suspicious.
