We have just received a report of a OHV Rider missing on the Georgetown Divide. Ed Cavanaugh, who has a cabin on Darling ridge went up there last Thursday or Friday to do some riding over the weekend. Friends couldn’t reach him this week and a check of his cabin by the Sheriffs’ office revealed that his truck was there, the cabin locked and the lights on but his 2006 Yamaha YZ250 was not there.
It’s not typical of Mr. Cavanaugh to take off for a period of time without letting someone know and all his camping gear is still at his cabin.
A helicopter search and ground search has been started by the Sheriffs office today and they are asking anyone that may be going riding up there today or this weekend to be on the look out, both on the trails and the surrounding areas for anything unusual. The search has started in the Trail 7 area but it’s possible he could be anywhere in the trail system.
Ed Cavanaugh is approximate 45 years old, 5′ 11″ tall, 160 lbs., bald head with a moustache. Although reported to be in good health, Ed is a diabetic.
If you have any information that may help please contact the Georgetown Ranger Station at 530 333-4312
