Wolfe County crews search for missing man in Daniel Boone National Forest

CAMPTON, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team is searching for a missing man.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday night, the organization said 48-year-old Scott Allen Hern was last seen by his family on July 4 in Ironton, Ohio. However, his vehicle was seen Saturday at the Tower Rock Trail parking area along Highway 715 in the Red River Gorge.

Authorities described Hern as 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing 275 pounds, with light brown hair and green eyes.

In a Wednesday morning update, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team said it received a tip about Hern asking for directions to Sal Branch Falls within the wilderness area of Daniel Boone National Forest.

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“We sent a group of 11 searchers into the area last night and searched until after midnight but we were unable to locate him,” the organization said. “This is a very rugged off trail area to search and visibility was compromised by darkness and fog.”

The team shared on Wednesday night that 25 people and two canines continued their efforts.

“A new lead today identified Scott being in the woods off the Tower Rock Trail on July 6th,” the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team said. “His last communication with his family was July 5th. The previously reported last-seen date of July 13th was not accurate and is being revised to July 6th at both the Jump Rock parking area and Tower Rock Trail. We believe his vehicle has not moved from its current location since July 6th.”

The crew said more dog teams from the Kentucky Search Dog Association will join the search on Thursday, and a larger-scale search is planned for Saturday if he’s not found before then.

The rescue team continues to ask the public to stay clear of the Gladie Visitor Center and Osborne Bend parking areas so search teams can utilize the parking.

If you see him or know where he is, call Wolfe County dispatch at 606-668-6757.

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