A North Sydney, N.S., man who spent more than 300 days searching for his own son helped find another young man who went missing in the woods over the weekend.

Ken MacDonald, whose son Justin MacDonald disappeared in July 2024, searched 180 places, including shorelines, swamps, forests and gravel pits. MacDonald found his son’s remains in May in a wooded area near Sydney, N.S., after coming across a familiar-looking shirt and sandal.

After attending church on Sunday, Ken MacDonald spotted a social media post that tugged at his heart strings. A 22-year-old man was missing after heading out to a Glace Bay, N.S., bar the night before.

“I had to help because I know what it feels like,” said Ken MacDonald.

“I know the feelings and emotions that they’re probably experiencing and I just felt like maybe I could help them and find a better outcome.”

Absolute legend.