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Contact: Katie Liming, 865-712-4928
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Park rangers are searching for a 62-year-old man near the Chimney Tops Overlook area of the park. Timothy Cook was last seen near the Chimney Tops overlook on Sunday, May 12 and his vehicle was found unoccupied in the Chimney Tops overlook parking area on May 14.
Cook is a white male with black hair, a white beard and brown eyes. He is 5’10” tall and weighs 190 pounds.
Anyone who saw Cook or has information about his whereabouts is asked to please contact us:
- CALL the NPS Tip Line 888-653-0009
- ONLINE go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
- EMAIL nps_isb@nps.gov
- EMERGENCY dial 9-1-1
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Last updated: May 17, 2024