FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — On Thursday, law enforcement agencies from northern to southern California joined in the search efforts for Ron Dailey, a missing Selma man who has been out in the wilderness of Shaver Lake since Monday.
“You’d be amazed at what people can survive, so odds are definitely in his favor,” said Sgt. Scott Weishaar with the Freson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue not taking any chances, from volunteers to drones to off-road-vehicles, it is using every tool to find Ron Dailey. The 65-year-old Selma man was reported missing on Monday after a day spent deer hunting in eastern Fresno County.
“Talking to the family, he’s extremely familiar with this area. He came well-prepared and luckily, he’s got his vehicle. The vehicle’s a great source of shelter at night,” said Sgt. Weishaar.
Fresno County Sheriff Search and Rescue say it would not be able to continue its efforts without its selfless volunteers.
On Thursday, as many as 32 volunteers stepped forward to assist — many without a law enforcement background.
“People who have a bit of extra time; a love for the outdoors and love helping people,” said Sgt. Weishaar.
Search and Rescue also rolling out specialized equipment that can sustain the rugged mountainous terrain of eastern Fresno County — even in inclement weather.
“They can drive off in both the snow and the dirt, compared to other vehicles that are strictly in snow or strictly dirt,” said Sgt. Weishaar.
Kern County Sheriff’s offering its Sherp to the search – an all-terrain amphibious vehicle designed to handle the most challenging terrain.
“This is really helpful because they can start out in their search area in the dirt and as it transitions to the snow then they don’t have to change equipment,” said Sgt. Weishaar.
Fresno County Sheriff’s will enter its fifth day of the search on Friday — with this message to Ron’s family.
“Stay strong. They’re lucky they have an experienced husband and grandfather that’s out there and I’m hopeful that he gets found OK.”
On Thursday night, CalFire will join in the search efforts utilizing a specialized aircraft equipped with thermal technology.
The mission to bring Ron Dailey home will continue Friday with a debrief with volunteers beginning at 7 a.m. at the sheriff’s base of operations in Shaver Lake.
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