Search Underway For Missing Cork Hiker In America
A multi-state search is underway for a Cork hiker missing in America.
David O'Sullivan from Midleton hasn't been seen since early April when he started out on the Pacific Crest Trail in California.
He's not an experienced hiker and his phone does not have an international connectivity plan but friends say he was planning on relying on local wifi for contact
The last contact between him and his family in Ireland was on April 7th, when he sent an email home
A missing persons report was issed by police in southern California on the 30th of June after his family became concerned for his wellbeing.
Detective Sean Lawlor of the local police department outlines what they know so far:
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