Man missing near Pine Mountain

The search for a Rock Springs resident continues nearly a week after he was reported missing to the Rock Springs Police Department.

Terry Meador, 74, was initially reported missing Oct. 25 and was believed to have gone hunting by himself near Pine Mountain south of Rock Springs.

His pickup truck was found badly stuck north of Pine Mountain.

Meador’s rifle was found inside the cab. Searches conducted throughout the weekend by sheriff’s deputies, family members and Sweetwater County Search and Rescue were unsuccessful in locating Meador. The search included aerial searches performed by a helicopter provided by University of Utah Air Med as well as drones deployed by members of search and rescue.

The sheriff’s office has established a mobile command post set up to aid with the search for Meador.

According to Sweetwater County Sheriff Mike Lowell, searches are planned to continue throughout the week, with another large-scale search involving volunteers planned to take place this weekend.

“We will be putting out an official call for volunteers later in the week,” Lowell said in a press release. “Please monitor mainstream and social media as well as the sheriff’s office website for the announcement and information on how to call in.”

Lowell also urges hunters in the area to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to Meador’s location. Those planning to use drones within the search area will be allowed to do so as aircraft won’t be deployed to the area.