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http://www.newsleader.com/story/new...sing-since-search-staunton-man-goes/12144441/
Just last month, Rexrode said searchers were again on Shenandoah Mountain in hopes of finally finding evidence that might determine once and for all what became of Fitzgerald. The search, as have so many others, proved fruitless.
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office reported Fitzgerald was on the Confederate Breastworks Trail and other trails the day of Nov. 11, 2012, hiking with a friend for about six to seven miles. During the hike, Fitzgerald lost his cell phone and a shirt. The following day, it is believed Fitzgerald returned to the mountain in search of his belongings. Unbeknownst to Fitzgerald, a Charlottesville hiker had already found his phone the day it was lost...
Authorities found his abandoned car at the Confederate Breastworks parking lot soon after the search was initiated. Inside the car, they discovered his trail pack. It contained Power Bars, water bottles, a flashlight, and a rain poncho.
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/s...cle_fc7be9ac-02d1-11e4-bb71-0017a43b2370.html
A reward for information about the whereabouts of a missing Staunton hiker has doubled to $50,000.
Fitzgerald is described as a white male, 60 years old, 5'11" and 160 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes.
NamUs listing: https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/18525/
Charley Project: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/f/fitzgerald_robert.html