Lake Lanier seek for lacking kayaker

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Crews have been out on Lake Lanier Thursday trying to find a lacking kayaker. 

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Workplace has been on the lookout for 43-year-old Dustin Valencia. Mates mentioned the daddy of 5 is a faithful household man. Authorities mentioned Valencia was reported lacking Wednesday by his spouse after he did not present as much as choose up his kids from faculty.

His family members are hoping for his protected return. Lots of them have been out on the lookout for him. Thursday evening, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Workplace additionally went again on the water to observe up on a lead.

 This is a take a look at what we all know concerning the search. 

• On Wednesday afternoon, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned Valencia’s spouse contacted its company to report her husband lacking.
• Valencia’s spouse mentioned he left the home earlier within the day on Wednesday to get the automotive serviced. He returned residence round 1 p.m. earlier than heading again out in his black Honda Accord.
• The sheriff’s workplace mentioned Valencia by no means confirmed as much as choose his kids up from faculty at 3 p.m. 
• The sheriff’s workplace mentioned she used the “Discover My iPhone” app to attempt to find him. The tackle that popped up was on Samples Highway, however Valencia wasn’t on the tackle. 
• His spouse then known as the sheriff’s workplace to file a lacking particular person’s report. 
• Whereas canvassing the realm, deputies situated Valencia’s automobile about quarter-hour from his residence, parked at Little Ridge Park on Lanier Seaside South Highway. 
• The sheriff’s workplace mentioned proof close to his automotive led them to imagine he went kayaking on the lake. Deputies looked for the water on Wednesday evening and once more on Thursday morning earlier than suspending the search. They ultimately went again on the water Thursday night to observe up on a lead. 
• Mates of the household have been looking the water since he was reported lacking. Thursday night, associates have been nonetheless exhibiting up within the space to search for him. Valencia’s automotive stays parked on the boat ramp. 

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned anybody who has seen his yellow and grey inflatable kayak is requested to name 911. 

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