Crews searched on both foot and four-wheeler yesterday for missing Middlesboro woman Katherine Heck south of 43rd street, after search dogs picked up on the scent of Heck’s missing shoe. Heck went missing Sunday morning after going for a walk.
Katherine Heck’s shoe was found south of 43rd street, directly south of her last known sighting on 46th street. Heck, who went missing after going on a walk Sunday morning, has still not been found by search crews.
Bell County Rescue Squad member Mike Ausmus reported that the crews are following up on the lead, search dogs picked up on the scent, giving crews a better idea of Heck’s possible location.
Ausmus reported that helicopters scoured the area yesterday morning.
Emergency crews have worked around the clock since Heck’s disappearance on Sunday morning. Ausmus said that his crew finished Monday night at 10 p.m. and started again at 8 a.m. Many members of the community and different organizations have joined the search since its origination.
Heck is 5’1” tall; weighs around 170 pounds; has light blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue-green tee shirt, jeans and white tennis shoes.
Anyone with any information about Katherine Heck’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Middlesboro Police Department at (606)248-3636.
Stephen Woodward is a Staff Writer for the Daily News. He may be contacted at swoodward@middlesborodailynews.com.
May God keep them warm and energized thur their heroic efforts. Maybe local resturants will find it in their hearts to provide food and beverages for these searchers.
To newsman Steven, will you find out if searchers have any needs that we as a community can help with. Gas for their 4-wheelers, hand warmers, warmer clothing needs, etc. We have good souls here that want to help but does not know how to go about doing so.