David Ambroise, 3 — Missing Since February 3, 1988 | Wemotaci First Nation, Quebec | Unresolved Missing Child Case
Name: David Ambroise
Age When Missing: 3
Missing Since: February 3, 1988
Location: Wemotaci First Nation, Quebec, Canada
Case Type: Missing Child — Presumed Water Accident
Case Number: 158-880203-002
Status: Still Missing
David Ambroise was reportedly playing near the Saint-Maurice River when he moved too close to the water, slipped, and was swept away by the current. Authorities and community members conducted extensive searches, but neither David nor conclusive physical evidence explaining his disappearance was recovered.
Although the reported circumstances point toward an accidental drowning, the absence of remains leaves his case technically unresolved. Could seasonal river conditions have carried David beyond the original search area? Were downstream locations searched again after water levels changed? Could modern sonar, mapping, or search technology identify areas that were inaccessible or overlooked in 1988?
David’s case remains listed in missing-person archives, while recent online awareness efforts continue introducing his story to new audiences. No public announcement has confirmed that he was located or that the case has been formally resolved. More than three decades later, remembering David also highlights the importance of sustained attention for missing Indigenous children. Anyone with credible information should contact the Sûreté du Québec and reference his case number.
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Posted Aug 3, 2026, 2:03 PM UTC