All articles tagged with #search effort
A 19-year-old woman, Camila Mendoza Olmos, went missing near San Antonio, Texas on Christmas Eve, with authorities believing she may be in imminent danger. Despite extensive search efforts and community involvement, her whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are considering various possibilities including self-harm or abduction, with assistance from federal agencies. Her family and community continue to hope for her safe return.
Following devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield, a father of a flood victim, leads a volunteer search effort to recover victims along the Guadalupe River, amid a tragic toll of over 100 fatalities and more than 160 missing persons, with the process ongoing and challenging.
A massive search effort is underway in Hendersonville, Tennessee, to look for Sebastian Rogers, with dozens of professional searchers covering a six to ten mile radius. The search involves sheriff's deputies, firefighters, and other professionals from across middle Tennessee, and is expected to last all of today and possibly into tomorrow.
The search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain has intensified in Cheatham County, Tennessee, with efforts focused at the Cheatham Lock and Dam and other parts of the Cumberland River. Surveillance footage shows Strain's last known movements in Nashville on March 8, and his bank card was found near the river. The search involves law enforcement, volunteers, and Strain's family, who are determined to find him. If you have any information, please contact the MNPD.
The search for missing college student Riley Strain has shifted to the Cheatham Dam in Ashland City, about 42 miles downstream from Nashville, as part of the ongoing efforts to locate the 22-year-old who went missing on March 8 during a fraternity trip. The Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Metro Nashville Police Department, is conducting the search, while search crews continue to scour the Cumberland River in Nashville.
13-year-old Madeline Soto went missing after being dropped off at school, with search efforts by Orange County deputies and specialized personnel proving unsuccessful so far. Soto had left her phone at home and had expressed a desire to live in the woods when she turned 13. The Orange County Sheriff's Office has launched a massive search effort and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Coast Guard is conducting an active search and rescue mission for a missing 64-year-old fisherman off the coast of Kennebunkport. The fisherman, who remains unidentified, is believed to have fallen into the water while collecting lobster pots close to the shore. Concerns arise due to the water temperature and uncertainty about whether he was wearing a wet suit or life jacket. Multiple agencies, including the Coast Guard, Maine Marine Patrol, and local authorities, are involved in the ongoing search effort.
Human remains were discovered in Garrard County, Kentucky, during a search operation for a missing person. The remains were found in the Tom Dorman Nature Preserve, and while foul play is not suspected at this time, authorities are working to identify the individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Garrard County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities in Indiana have expanded the search for Kevin Mason, a homicide suspect who was mistakenly released from jail last week. Over 100 officers from multiple agencies are now involved in the manhunt, with additional personnel deployed in and around Indianapolis. Mason, who was behind bars for a 2021 killing in Minnesota, was released due to a faulty review by staff. The search efforts are not limited to Indianapolis, as officials are pursuing leads in other cities. The US Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Mason's arrest. Desiree Oliver, believed to be Mason's girlfriend, has been arrested for assisting a criminal. Mason is described as armed and dangerous, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
Justin Vue, a 26-year-old UWEC alumni, who went missing while tubing and swimming in the Chippewa River, has been found dead. The Eau Claire Fire Department conducted a search utilizing various resources and volunteers, ultimately locating Vue's body in the river. The incident occurred when Vue was snorkeling and swimming away from his group, and despite the efforts of multiple agencies, he was unable to be rescued.
The search for a missing 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister continues in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after they were swept away in a flash flood while driving with their family. The children, identified as Matilda "Mattie" Sheils and Conrad Sheils, were visiting relatives when the incident occurred. The search effort involves 100 crew members, drones, and various resources along the creek that drains into the Delaware River. The mother was found dead, while the grandmother survived. Four other people also died in the flooding. The community is praying for the families affected by this tragedy.
The search for British actor Julian Sands, who went missing while hiking in the San Gabriel mountains in January, resumed on Saturday but was unsuccessful. Over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff participated in the search efforts, which were supported by two helicopters and drone crews. Severe weather conditions have presented ongoing challenges in the search for Sands, who is best known for his work in shows like “24” and movies “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia.” The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department has conducted eight ground and air searches specific to Sands, with volunteers clocking in over 500 hours of search time.
Family, friends, and police are searching for Shalaya Porter, an 18-year-old Philadelphia teenager who went missing on June 5. She was last seen near her grandmother's home and did not show up for her high school graduation. Porter's family says it is highly unusual for her to go missing, and she had a great attendance record at school. She is headed to Morgan State University in the fall to study architecture, design, and fashion. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Southwest Detective Division or call 911.
A search effort is underway for a missing person who disappeared underwater in Percy Priest Lake, Nashville. The Nashville Fire Department is currently searching for the person who was last seen going underwater in the Party Cove area. This comes after a swimmer was successfully recovered from the lake on Friday after being reported missing on Thursday. No further details have been released about the ongoing search and rescue operation.