Thursday, Apr 3, 2008
A search is currently underway in the park for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., 42, of Manassas, Virginia, who has not been seen since March 26th. Martins left his home that day; his family reported him missing on March 27th. Indications are that he is despondent. Martins’ vehicle was found in the park on the morning of Saturday, March 29th, and search operations began later that morning. They were still underway as of yesterday. Martins has black hair and brown eyes, stands 5’ 4” tall, and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He’s believed to be wearing a dark blue ball cap with the words “Ocean City” on it. Over 50 employees and trained volunteers, including ground searchers and dog teams, are currently involved in the search. Park personnel are being assisted by Appalachian Search and Rescue, Virginia Search and Rescue Dogs Association (VSRDA), Dogs East Search and Rescue, Top of Virginia Search and Rescue, Search and Rescue Tracking Institution, Virginia State Police, Blue and Grey Search and Rescue Dogs, Manassas Police Department, and the United States Park Police.
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