Man reported missing in Shenandoah National Park

Monique Calello, Staunton News Leader
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James Alan Cattley was reported missing on Dec. 12. His vehicle was discovered in the park Dec. 15 in Shenandoah National Park.
James Alan Cattley was reported missing on Dec. 12. His vehicle was discovered in the park Dec. 15 in Shenandoah National Park.

LURAY, VA – Shenandoah National Park is investigating a missing person report for James Alan Cattley, according to a release.

Cattley was reported missing on Dec. 12. His vehicle was discovered in the park Dec. 15.

Cattley’s vehicle was found at Turk Gap Parking at mile 94.1 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.

He had filed a backcountry permit on Sept. 22 for seven nights on the Appalachian Trail with an anticipated exit of Oct. 6, the release said.

Information from park visitors is often helpful in locating missing persons.

If you have information about Cattley or you have been in the area of Turk Mountain since Sept. 22, please contact the ISB tip line: 888-653-0009 or online at go.nps.gov/SubmitATip or email nps_isb@nps.gov

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