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Offices shut down as dozens search for well-known Iqaluit homeless man
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Dozens of volunteers in Iqaluit left their homes and offices Wednesday to search the icy streets of the Nunavut capital for a well-known, much-loved homeless man.
Police say Benjamin Palluq, 44, hasn’t been seen since Friday.
RCMP Cpl. Yvonne Niego said Palluq is a fixture in the community and is known for his friendly attitude. She said his face is a fixture at events and on downtown streets.
In addition to police and emergency workers, government departments and aboriginal organizations released employees to help look for Palluq.
At least 75 people participated in an organized search Wednesday.
There’s also an extensive social media campaign to find Palluq.
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