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Authorities say a search and rescue mission is underway to find a Tucker County man.
The Tucker County Sheriff’s Office told 5 News 64-year-old Ona “OJ” Hovatter was reported missing in the Turkey Run portion of Fernow Experimental Forest.
Hovatter is described as being tall and skinny with salt-and-pepper hair.
Family members say Hovatter does not have food, water or his medications with him.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, call the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office at 304-478-2321.
Search and rescue operation underway for missing Tucker County man
On October 3, 2021, 911 communications was advised of a missing person. 911 was advised O. J. Hovatter left his residence to go to the Fernow Forest and he did not return.
The proper Authorities were advised of the situation and a search was conducted. The U.S. Forest Service is the leading investigative authority in the situation due to the circumstances being on Federal Property.
Currently O. J. Hovatter is still missing. Anyone with any information may contact the U.S. Forest Service.
TUCKER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Comments on Missing Person
The Tucker County Sheriff’s Office told 5 News 64-year-old Ona “OJ” Hovatter was reported missing in the Turkey Run portion of Fernow Experimental Forest.
Hovatter is described as being tall and skinny with salt-and-pepper hair.
Family members say Hovatter does not have food, water or his medications with him.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, call the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office at 304-478-2321.
Search and rescue operation underway for missing Tucker County man
On October 3, 2021, 911 communications was advised of a missing person. 911 was advised O. J. Hovatter left his residence to go to the Fernow Forest and he did not return.
The proper Authorities were advised of the situation and a search was conducted. The U.S. Forest Service is the leading investigative authority in the situation due to the circumstances being on Federal Property.
Currently O. J. Hovatter is still missing. Anyone with any information may contact the U.S. Forest Service.
TUCKER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Comments on Missing Person
