A snowmobiler reported missing in Labrador on Sunday has been found safe and sound after his snowmobile got stuck on a trail.

The man, who was traveling alone, left Happy Valley-Goose Bay for Hopedale Sunday morning, but did not arrive as expected. He had been seen by other snowmobilers half-way between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Postville Sunday evening.

Hopedale and Makkovik RCMP, along with Postville and Hopedale Ground Search and Rescue began their search Monday morning, using snowmobiles to search a number of trails and warm up shacks. Provincial Air Services, accompanied by searchers from Makkovik Ground Search and Rescue, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre conducted aerial searches.

The man was found just after 8:00 p.m. Monday by Postville Ground Search and Rescue off a trail between Postville and Northwest River, where his snowmobile was stuck. He was uninjured.

Hopedale RCMP encourages snowmobilers to consider the use of Satellite phones or SPOT devices when traveling. SPOT devices are available to borrow for free at both Hopedale and Makkovik RCMP detachments