Search continues for Florida man reported missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are still searching the Deep Creek area for a 68-year-old hiker first reported missing nearly a week ago.
Gordon Kaye, of Tampa, Florida, was last seen near a backcountry campsite on April 23, a press release from the National Park Service said. His family reported him missing April 26. He is a white male, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is 5’10” tall and weighs 200-plus pounds.
Kaye is an experienced hiker, camper and hunter and had reserved a campsite at Deep Creek Campground for 14 days. He may be suffering from a mental health crisis, the release said.
Almost 30 other agencies are assisting in the search.
Search teams made up of more than 120 people from three states focused on trails and areas in and around the Deep Creek Campground.
Anyone who saw Kaye or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Great Smoky Mountains National Park Dispatch at 865-436-1230 or Swain County Dispatch at 828-488-2196.
Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com. Twitter @LizKellar.
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