Steffen Skjottelvik is seen in an undated Facebook image. He left Fort Severn, Ont., on foot on July 25 with his two dogs and the intention to arrive in York Factory, Man., on Aug. 15, but he did not arrive as scheduled. (Steffen Skjottelvik/Facebook - image credit)

A group from a northern Ontario First Nation paused their search for a missing Norwegian trekker in a remote part of northern Manitoba on Tuesday, citing mounting costs, while RCMP say they have their eyes on the fast-moving Hayes River.

Steffen Skjottelvik, 29, never arrived at his destination of York Factory, Man., where he was expected after leaving on foot with his two dogs from Fort Severn, Ont., late last month. However, one of his dogs did show up in Fort Severn.

The coastal land between the two, consisting of soggy m

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