Authorities continue their intensive search for Linda Thacker, 65, of St. Onge. Thacker was reported missing on August 19, having last been seen the previous afternoon.
Her vehicle was discovered later that day in Wyoming’s rugged Boundary Gulch area, triggering a multi-agency search that is still ongoing nearly a week later.
Search and rescue teams from Wyoming and South Dakota have been deployed, with a diverse range of resources including Lakota and Blackhawk helicopters, thermal imaging drones, and six specialized K-9 units trained in scent detection, cadaver recovery, and man-tracking. Certified human trackers from various organizations have also joined the effort.
The terrain in Boundary Gulch has proven to be a significant challenge. Dense vegetation and steep, uneven terrain have complicated aerial surveillance and ground operations. Despite these challenges, three K-9 teams are still actively involved in the search, with plans to continue into the next day.
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a joint investigation. Officials are looking into leads based on cell phone data, interviews with family members, and other sources.
Investigators have noted that certain aspects of the case indicate Mrs. Thacker may not want to be found, but they emphasize that the investigation is still ongoing and all possibilities remain open.
Authorities ask that anyone with information about Linda Thacker’s whereabouts contact either the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office or the Crook County Sheriff’s Office.
