Park Rangers search for missing man

Park rangers are searching for a missing man near near the Townsend Wye, Tremont and Cades Cove areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Jacob Riggs was last seen April 7 in Maynardsville, TN and his vehicle was found in the park April 8.

According to the release "Riggs is a white male, with black hair and a dark beard, and brown eyes. He is 6’2” tall and weighs 185 pounds."

Anyone who has seen Riggs or has information should contact National Park Service:

Call: NPS Tip Line 888-653-0009Online: go.nps.gov/SubmitATipEmail: nps_isb@nps.govEmergency: dial 9-1-1