Maine Warden Service, search and rescue crews conduct grid search in Rockport for missing man

ROCKPORT — The Maine Warden Service and search and rescue volunteers had been out combing the woods of Rockport this weekend, trying to find any clues to the disappearance of Jared Paradee, who was reported lacking Feb. 19.

Working in a grid sample and outfitted in heavy-duty clothes, shiny orange hats and vest, the crews had been shifting throughout the panorama Saturday and Sunday morning.

“We looked for Mr. Paradee for one full day (Saturday), this search concerned roughly 60 individuals,” stated Sgt. Josh Bubier, who’s the Search and Rescue Coordinator with the Maine Warden Service. “Roughly 45 floor searchers, 8 K9 groups, 4 incident command members and 5 help employees.  We coated over 1,600 acres of wooded space, primarily north and south of the Beech Hill Highway between Routes 90 and 1.  Further small blocks coated included wooded areas between Route 1 and the ocean, Principal Avenue to Route 90/route 1 and alongside the Goose River and the close by golf course.  Search efforts turned up no signal of Mr. Paradee.”

They had been thorough, making their means via dense undergrowth, throughout streams and wetlands, via woods and fields, and the occasional clear backyards of native residents.

“Roughly 45 licensed search volunteers belonging to varied completely different search groups throughout the State from the Maine Affiliation for Search and Rescue (MASAR) which incorporates 4 K9 groups from the Maine Search and Rescue Canine (MESARD – which is below MASAR),” stated Buber. “We additionally had help from 5 volunteers from the Salvation Military primarily based out of Brunswick which offered meals, water, espresso and so forth. for our searchers.”

Jared Paradee was residing in Rockport when he vanished.

A Fb web page, representing a public group, Discover Jared Paradee was created, and his mates publish updates/new developments there.

In line with mates, Jared was final seen Feb. 18. He was residing on the Rockport Suites Motel close to the outdated Market Basket in Rockport, however he’s a well-known neighborhood member in Rockland and will ceaselessly be seen alongside Principal road. Many locals might acknowledge him from his former jobs at Rock Metropolis Espresso Roasters and In Good Firm.