Search for Missing Hiker Intensifies

A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Desolation Wilderness for missing hiker Jason Coughran, 60, who vanished May 25 after starting his trek from Fallen Leaf Lake. By May 30, 192 volunteers — including 80 flown in by military helicopter and 60 on foot — were combing the rugged terrain, with 50 SAR members spending the night in the wilderness to continue the hunt into Sunday. Coughran, 6’2”, 150 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes, is believed to be wearing khaki shorts. If you saw him in the area since Monday, contact El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office at 530-621-6600 or 573-305-1000. This is a community-wide effort — every tip matters. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d48f72a65da4d7a3