Park rangers search for 21-year-old man missing in the Smokies
Share and Follow

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, Tenn. (WATE) — Park rangers are searching the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a missing man, the National Park Service said.

Ryan Lakes, 21, was last seen on Thursday in Nashville, and his 2017 black Chevy Malibu was found at the Big Creek Ranger Station parking area on Saturday, according to NPS.

NPS described Lakes as a 5’5” white man with brown hair and hazel eyes. He weighs about 130 pounds and was last seen wearing dark-colored gym shorts and a dark-colored T-shirt. He also had brown tennis shoes and a black backpack. The license plate of his car is 926BLMX.

Ryan Lakes (National Park Service)

Anyone who has seen Lakes or has any information about him should call the tip line 888-653-0009 or email nps_isb@nps.gov. People can also submit a tip online. In an emergency, dial 911.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Neoga Man’s Medical Emergency Leads to Home Crash: Coroner’s Report Reveals Details

A medical emergency led to a tragic incident in Neoga, Illinois, over…

Celebrate Unity: Bulloch County NAACP’s Inspiring MLK Jr. Day Parade

STATESBORO, Ga. — Braving the chilly temperatures, a crowd of hundreds gathered…

Unlock the Skies: Discover the $45 Solution to Flying Without a REAL ID

If you’re gearing up for air travel soon and your identification isn’t…

Trump Links Greenland Policy Shift to Nobel Peace Prize Snub: A Strategic Retaliation?

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has connected his assertive…

Governor Noem Reports 10,000 Migrant Arrests in Minneapolis

(The Hill) – In a significant move, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…

Indiana Clinches Historic Victory: Defeats Miami 27-21 to Secure First-Ever National Title in College Football Playoff Final

In a dramatic showdown at Miami Gardens, Florida, Fernando Mendoza powered his…

Meet Sister M. Mikela Meidl: The New Trailblazing President of OSF HealthCare

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — OSF HealthCare in Peoria is preparing for a…

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Power Grid Amid Ongoing US-Led Peace Negotiations

KYIV – In a relentless overnight assault, Russia unleashed a barrage of…