Post by Trix on Jul 26, 2018 6:38:55 GMT -5
Body is Confirmed as that of the missing hiker:
Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team
MISSING PERSON UPDATE: We are sorry to report the subject was located by a dog team this morning at approx 6:00 am and he was deceased. Indications are that he may have slipped coming down an embankment and struck his head where he had a pre-exiting injury from an automobile accident several years ago. Please keep his family and all responding units in your thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to Neil Alexander and Bill Reed for bringing in a highly effective cadaver dog early this morning. The location the subject was found in would have been nearly impossible for search teams to have visually found him.
MISSING PERSON UPDATE: We are sorry to report the subject was located by a dog team this morning at approx 6:00 am and he was deceased. Indications are that he may have slipped coming down an embankment and struck his head where he had a pre-exiting injury from an automobile accident several years ago. Please keep his family and all responding units in your thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to Neil Alexander and Bill Reed for bringing in a highly effective cadaver dog early this morning. The location the subject was found in would have been nearly impossible for search teams to have visually found him.
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Could potentially be the end of the search. NOT confirmed yet:
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Multiple agencies search for missing Red River Gorge camper
By WKYT News Staff | Posted: Wed 9:22 AM, Jul 25, 2018 |
Updated: Wed 10:23 PM, Jul 25, 2018
SLADE, Ky. (WKYT) - The search for a man reported missing in Red River Gorge has intensified, with search and rescue crews from Menifee, Wolfe, Powell, and Lee counties, along with members of the National Guard, joining in the effort.
According to Powell County Search & Rescue, the main concerns among crews are that the missing man, Leslie Reynolds, may be dehydrated. They are also concerned that Reynolds, who has a brain injury from a car crash and suffers from schizophrenia, may not have taken his medication.
Crews started searching the area around the Bison Way trailhead in Menifee County Tuesday night after Reynolds called his family, saying he was lost. Searchers say they were able to find his camping area, but couldn't find him.
Speaking with WKYT, crews say they intend to search until he is found, even if that means staying on-task after dark.
Reynolds is described as being 5'7" tall, 215 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He also has a large circular tattoo on his right shoulder.
Anyone who sees Reynolds is asked to call 911 to notify authorities.
According to Powell County Search & Rescue, the main concerns among crews are that the missing man, Leslie Reynolds, may be dehydrated. They are also concerned that Reynolds, who has a brain injury from a car crash and suffers from schizophrenia, may not have taken his medication.
Crews started searching the area around the Bison Way trailhead in Menifee County Tuesday night after Reynolds called his family, saying he was lost. Searchers say they were able to find his camping area, but couldn't find him.
Speaking with WKYT, crews say they intend to search until he is found, even if that means staying on-task after dark.
Reynolds is described as being 5'7" tall, 215 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He also has a large circular tattoo on his right shoulder.
Anyone who sees Reynolds is asked to call 911 to notify authorities.
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