Chris Palmer Arkansas man goes missing while going on camping trek in national forests. Truck found abandoned, stuck in sifting beach sands along Outer Banks in North Carolina as man’s whereabouts remains unknown.
An Arkansas man has been reported missing after his truck was found abandoned along a road by the side of an Outer Banks beach in North Carolina.
Chris Palmer, 39, according to the National Park Service was last in contact with his family on January 9th and had set out on December 8th on a camping trip in the national forests.
National Park Service rangers located Palmer’s red 2017 Ford F-250 ‘stuck on the beach’ at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on January 12. The vehicle remained unclaimed, and Arkansas authorities officially declared Palmer a missing person on January 16.
Missing Arkansas man had gone on multi-state field trip
Posted the missing man’s father, Bren Palmer in part on Facebook, ‘We received a phone call from greene county sheriff’s department that his truck had been found on the 10th of jan the day after he said he was going to monogahala forest.’
The car was found in the opposite direction from where Palmer was headed as he was reportedly expected to visit Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia next.
Palmer is described as a Caucasian man, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with blue eyes and strawberry-blond hair. Officials say Palmer is believed to be traveling with his German shepherd and may still be in the area, WAVY reported.
Authorities say family members have been unable to reach the missing man since January 9th amid concern for his well being and safety.
Legacy of treacherous terrain and waters
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is renowned for its dramatic beaches, shifting sand dunes, historic lighthouses, and rich maritime heritage. It provides critical habitat for sea turtles, migratory birds and marine life including dolphins and a wide variety of fish.
The waters offshore are known as the ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’ due to centuries of shipwrecks caused by shifting sands and powerful currents.
Anyone who was in the Cape Point area on the evening of January 11 or who may have information related to Palmer’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact The National Park Service at 888-653-0009 or submit a tip online at go.nps.gov/SubmitATip.
