Cindy Hawse

RECORD PENDING DELETION Cindy Hawse was found alive 10 years ago. Out of respect for this person's privacy, Missing NPF will delete this record soon.

Found Alive

Buffalo National River
Buffalo National River

About Cindy Hawse's case

According to source,

Sometime in the early hours Sunday, October 5, 2014, a young woman disappeared from her remote campsite in the Cecil Cove area of Buffalo National River. Her absence was not noticed until the early daylight hours and reported via 911 to Newton County at about 10 or 10:30 a.m. The information was relayed to the National Park Service dispatch center in Harrison, with search and rescue operations initiated. On Sunday there were about 40 searchers in the area, located near Erbie about 17 miles from Harrison, including Buffalo National River Search & Rescue, Tri-County Search & Rescue, Mennonite Disaster Service and Compton Fire Department. Although there was a brief heavy rain at about 1:30 a.m.

Sunday, the weather continues fair and mild. Searchers on Monday are continuing their efforts with the use of ATV and horseback patrols. Some searchers will visit the many known caves in the area. Persons not affiliated with a search-and-rescue organization are requested to not travel to the incident area. The missing person is Cindy Hawse, 16, described as being 5-foot-6 with a medium build, long brown hair and wearing glasses. She was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, desert camo pants and blue plastic river shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hawse should immediately call Buffalo National River Dispatch at (888) 692-1162.

Personal Characteristics

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Distinguishing Marks

Profession / Education

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Activity

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Points of Interest

POIs

Cecil Cove Area

Last Known Location

Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: No
Suicide Suspected: No
Cause of Death: Not Applicable

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Sunday, October 5, 2014 (10 years ago)
Date Found: Monday, October 6, 2014 (10 years ago)

Entities

National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers

Federal Law Enforcement

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (7 months ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10287

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