Manitoba RCMP say it is believed a Norwegian trekker who disappeared last week while on a cross-continental journey of the Canadian wilderness tried to cross a fast-moving river and was swept away in the process.

Searchers believe Steffen Skjottelvik may have tried to cross the Hayes River near York Factory, Man., after embarking on a multi-day excursion from Fort Severn, Ont., police said.

The 29-year-old had set out on foot with his two dogs last month with plans to arrive in York Factory on Friday, but he never made it.

RCMP Sgt. Paul Manaigre said the Hayes River is almost two kilometres wide with an extremely fast current, making the trek impossible when factoring in the heavy rain the area received.

Police obtained what are believed to be the last co-ordinates where Skjottelvik’s

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