The search for missing Okanagan senior, Allan Francescutti, resumed in the region’s backcountry after he was last seen on April 16 and reported missing on April 21. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue gathered in the Dee Lake area with additional teams from Penticton, Kamloops, Shuswap, and Vernon to search the area again. Despite countless hours spent searching, Francescutti has not been found, and the search was temporarily put on hold before being resumed.
Francescutti was last seen leaving his Lower Mission home on April 16, and his pickup truck was found on a forest service road in the Dee Lake Road area. This is the only piece of evidence regarding his whereabouts so far. Search and rescue teams are re-examining areas they have already searched and looking into additional areas. They are also asking hunters or wildlife watchers in the Dee Lake and Doreen Lake areas to review their game cameras in case Francescutti was captured on film.
Dee Lake Resort has cameras set up, but there have been no sightings of Francescutti. Concern for the missing senior is growing as he has been missing for almost three weeks, especially since he was recently diagnosed with dementia. Search and rescue teams, along with the police, are doing their best to find him and are asking for the community’s help in locating him. The search efforts have been extensive, with teams from multiple regions working together to locate Francescutti.
The search for Allan Francescutti has been ongoing for weeks now, with no significant leads on his whereabouts. The search and rescue teams are thoroughly combing the backcountry areas where he was last seen, as well as reaching out to the community for assistance. Francescutti’s disappearance is a cause for extreme concern, given his recent diagnosis of dementia and the length of time he has been missing. Efforts to find him are being intensified, with teams from various regions coming together to aid in the search.
The search for Francescutti has been a collaborative effort, with multiple search and rescue teams working together to cover the rugged backcountry areas where he was last seen. The lack of evidence or sightings of Francescutti has made the search challenging, but the teams remain committed to finding him. The community has also been asked to assist in the search by checking game cameras in the area for any sign of Francescutti. Despite the challenges, the search efforts are ongoing, with the hope of locating Francescutti and ensuring his safe return.
As the search for Allan Francescutti continues, concern for his well-being grows, especially in light of his recent dementia diagnosis. The search and rescue teams are dedicated to finding him and are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts. The community’s assistance in checking game cameras and staying vigilant in the search for Francescutti is crucial. With the collaborative efforts of multiple search and rescue teams and the support of the community, there is hope that Francescutti will be located and brought home safely.
