Missing Persons - Page 21

October 12

More than 30 children rescued amid trafficking operation in major US city as expert warns of growing crisis

Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and arrested suspects in a coordinated anti-trafficking operation across Texas called Operation Lightning Bug.

October 10

Missing mom found alive in forest as officials investigate ‘suspicious’ house fire

Britney Gard, 46, called 911 from a forest near Bainbridge, Indiana, ending a week-long search that began after her house caught fire under suspicious circumstances.

October 4

Sextortion scams against teen boys skyrocket after COVID, watchdog says

Callahan Walsh of NCMEC warns that financial sextortion targeting teenage boys has reached unprecedented levels since COVID with devastating consequences.

October 1

Mountain bikers find missing hiker wandering wilderness in underwear

Three mountain bikers discovered lost hiker Heather Wayment in the Idaho wilderness and coordinated with rescue crews for a helicopter evacuation.

September 30

Florida teen accused of faking abduction, shooting himself and sparking Amber Alert

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says 17-year-old Caden Speight’s false abduction report triggered an Amber Alert before he was found safe in Williston.

September 26

Coast Guard joins search for diver who vanished in Hawaii

Coast Guard crews deployed helicopters and boats to search for Bryson Higashi, a 44-year-old who disappeared on Tuesday off Kauai's northern coastline.

September 23

Young hunters in Colorado died in 'instant,' coroner reveals

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, died instantly from lightning while elk hunting in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness, a coroner had confirmed.

September 22

Colorado hunters found dead after going missing in rugged terrain

Search and rescue teams found the bodies of two 25-year-old elk hunters who went missing in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness Area near Trujillo Meadows Reservoir.

September 19

Travis Decker's remains believed to be located by Washington officials: sheriff's office

Human remains possibly belonging to Travis Decker, the father accused of murdering his three young daughters, were found in Washington state, according to officials.

September 8

YouTube survival show contestant rescued in densely wooded Michigan area

A California woman competing on a YouTube survival show was rescued after going missing for 18 hours in Michigan's Pigeon River Forest over the weekend.