(GREENVILLE, S.C.) — A search is ongoing for a woman and her three grandchildren who went missing while on a hike in South Carolina, authorities said.
The four family members — Tonda Michelin, 53; Melody Bangs, 14; Michael Lawton, 11; and Dale Moser, 9 — have been missing since Monday evening, authorities said.
One of the children called 911 shortly before 7 p.m. Monday to report they had been lost for approximately three hours in the area of Caesars Head State Park, according to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
The group’s vehicle was subsequently located at the Raven Cliff Falls trailhead, the sheriff’s office said.
Authorities have not received any additional calls because the phone is dead, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.
“Urgent” search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the area of Caesars Head and Raven Cliff Falls, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday.
Dozens of personnel from multiple agencies are involved in the search on the ground and air. Helicopters, drones, UTVs and other tools are being used, authorities said.
“Search teams are working in rugged terrain and utilizing air, ground, and other resources to locate the hikers as quickly and safely as possible,” the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
The Raven Falls trailhead is currently closed amid the search, the sheriff’s office said.
Residents in the surrounding area have been asked to check their properties, including any outbuildings, sheds, outhouses or storage facilities, and to call 911 immediately if they believe they have spotted the missing hikers.
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