Posted October 1st, 2008 by Kurt Repanshek

A search is under way in Shenandoah National Park for a missing 50-year-old man. NPS photo.

Searchers are on the ground in the Cedar Mountain area of Shenandoah National Park today looking for a 50-year-old man reported missing on Monday.

Park officials say Earl Funk was last seen around 1 p.m. Monday. A quick search of the area was conducted by volunteers and friends, and a more intense search by NPS and other trained resources is under way in the area today.

Mr. Funk is described as a male with brown hair and green eyes, 5-foot-8-inches tall who weighs approximately 145 pounds. It is believed that he is wearing a dark pants and a light shirt.

More than 40 personnel, including ground searchers and a dog team are involved in the search. The search is a joint operation between Shenandoah National Park and the Albemarle Sheriff’s Office. The agencies are currently being assisted by the Albemarle County Police Department and a Virginia State Police dog team.

Anyone with any information about Earl Funk is asked to call 1-800-732-0911. For additional information about the search and rescue operation please call 540-999-3300.

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