Found Deceased GA - Lucas Baxter, 18, UNG student, car found at Woody Gap, 22 Oct 2021

[JerseyGirl]

UNG student Lucas Baxter missing | 11alive.com

a University of North Georgia student was last seen Friday, Oct. 22 near UNG's Dahlonega campus.

According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Lucas Baxter was last seen near the Woody Gap area five days ago. UNG said that's the area where Baxter's car had been found.

Baxter was last seen wearing a tie-dye shirt with a woven pouch necklace. He also had a grey striped hoodie, a black backpack, and an orange water bottle with stickers on it. He also might be wearing round glasses.

Baxter is 5-feet 10-inches tall, weighs 145 pounds, has blue eyes, and brown hair.

 

[GraceG]

I hope he didn't set off for a short hike along the trail(s) at Woody Gap. It's in the 40's with precip and he was not dressed for cold weather. Here's hoping he's just with friends somewhere.

 

[kelsie]

Deputies search for missing University of North Georgia last seen near Dahlonega

Lucas Baxter, 18, was last seen leaving the UNG campus around 9:20 p.m., the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators were able to track his car to the parking lot at Woody Gap in Dahlonega.
Baxter is known to be an avid hiker and likes to go off-trail but had no gear with him, deputies said.

Authorities search for missing UNG student

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[TootsieFootsie]

Body of missing hiker recovered

The body of Lucas Baxter, 18, who was reported missing after last being seen on the UNG Dahlonega campus, has been recovered.

According to a social media post from the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, no foul play is suspected and an investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard asked for thoughts and prayers for Baxter's family and friends, as well as thanked local first responders for their help in locating Baxter.