Mekayla Bali was a 16-year-old girl from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada who disappeared on April 12, 2016. Despite extensive efforts from law enforcement, family, and volunteers, she has never been found.
Mekayla was last seen at a bus station in Yorkton, where she was reportedly waiting for a friend. She had withdrawn money from an ATM earlier that day and left behind her cellphone, which was found in her backpack at the bus station.
In the days and weeks following Mekayla’s disappearance, there were numerous reported sightings of her across Canada and even in the United States. However, none of these sightings have been confirmed, and Mekayla’s whereabouts remain unknown.
The case of Mekayla Bali has attracted significant media attention in Canada, with her family and friends continuing to search for her and raise awareness about her disappearance. The case has also highlighted the need for improved resources and protocols for missing persons cases in Canada.
The search for Mekayla has involved a variety of techniques, including ground searches, aerial searches, and even the use of drones. In 2017, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to Mekayla’s location, but as of 2023, she has still not been found. (Reward is now at $100,000)
The disappearance of Mekayla Bali is a tragedy that has touched the hearts of many people in Canada and beyond. It is a stark reminder of the importance of community involvement and support in the search for missing persons, as well as the need for ongoing efforts to improve resources and protocols for such cases.
As we continue to hope for answers about Mekayla’s disappearance, it is important to remember her as a vibrant young woman with a bright future ahead of her. Her family, friends, and community continue to hold out hope for her safe return and are committed to keeping her memory alive until that day comes.
