A search for missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier is near the Mississippi River, where the 18-year-old was last seen three days ago.
The United Cajun Navy, a local non-profit organization that provides search, rescue and disaster relief, on Saturday morning organized a group of volunteers on horseback and ATVs to continue searching for Gauthier on both sides of the river. On Friday, more than 300 volunteers were involved in the search for the first-year student.
LSU police, the agency in charge of investigating the missing person, said on Friday Gauthier’s vehicle was found unoccupied at the scene of an accident.
According to the agency, police in Baton Rouge ‘shortly after midnight Wednesday’ responded to the Horace Wilkinson bridge over an accident involving a stuck vehicle.
“Upon arrival, the officer noticed that the trapped vehicle was unoccupied. The officer acted quickly to have the vehicle removed from the lane to prevent any other accidents. The registered owner of the unoccupied vehicle was not contacted, but this investigation remains continue, “Baton Rouge said. said police in a statement.
LSU police said Gauthier is 5 feet tall and weighs between 115 and 120 pounds. She has dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Family members, LSU students and strangers gathered to search for her, reports WVLA, the NBC subsidiary in Baton Rouge.
Spencer Gauthier, Kori’s uncle, thanked everyone for donating their time to look after his cousin, he told WVLA.
LSU students also arranged a prayer vigil on Friday night to support their family during a difficult time.
“As a student, I feel I have to do something. As if I could not sit back and let it go without being on the ground and trying to do something to help, ”Bria Joseph, a first-year student who attended the night vigil, told WVLA.
In a Twitter thread Saturday morning, Louisiana State University said they are working “in collaboration with law enforcement officers and volunteers across the region” as they continue to investigate and search for Gauthier’s disappearance.
The LSU police station is in contact with Kori’s parents and keeps them informed and informed throughout, including sharing details that are not shared with the general public out of respect for the family’s privacy and to protect the integrity of the investigation. be not, “the university said.
