Search for missing Bedford County man continues along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Brent Gibson’s vehicle was found on Wednesday

ROANOKE, Va.UPDATE: March 6, 2021

The search for a missing Bedford County man continued along the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday afternoon.

Brent Gibson was last seen Wednesday at the Roanoke River Overlook, where his car was also found that same day.

A group of 75 volunteers and park rangers searching in and around the overlook.

They didn’t find any clues, but Gibson’s loved ones say they won’t stop until they find him.

“A lot of people have lost faith in humanity, and this helps us to know that people are kind and people care,” said Carrie Slusser and Nicki Bowyer.

The volunteers will return to search on Sunday.

If you have any information about Gibson, contact Blue Ridge Parkway Dispatch.


ORIGINAL STORY

The National Park Service is searching for a missing man whose vehicle was found along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke.

Authorities said 26-year-old Brent Gibson, of Bedford County, was last known to be at the Roanoke River Overlook.

His vehicle was found at the overlook on Wednesday.

Officials describe Gibson as 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 240 pounds.

Blue Ridge Parkway Law Enforcement rangers are asking anyone who may have seen or talked to Gibson to call Parkway Dispatch at 828-298-2491.

The missing search for Gibson is ongoing.


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