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From January 27, 2023 post.
Incident: Transylvania County Missing Person investigation (Update)
Incident Report Date: 01/26/2023
Investigating Agency: Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office
Agencies Involved: Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, Transylvania County Rescue Squad, Transylvania County Emergency Management, National Park Service Law Enforcement, Henderson County Rescue Squad, Haywood County Rescue Squad, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Haywood County Rescue Squad, Brevard Fire Department, Connestee Fire Rescue, Cedar Mtn Fire Rescue, Rosman Fire Rescue, Lake Toxaway Fire Rescue, North Transylvania Fire Rescue, Little River Fire Department, Haywood County Emergency Management, Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, Transylvania County EMS, National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, South Carolina Search and Rescue Dog Association, North Carolina Forest Service Law Enforcement
Press Release Statement
On 01/26/2023 at approximately 1:21 p.m. search crews located Osha Ray Berry, Mr. Berry was located in a remote area in close proximity to the Frying Pan Fire Tower.
Mr. Berry has been removed from the woods and is currently being treated for exposure related injuries and is being transported to the hospital.
Mr. Berry is currently in stable condition and will be evaluated further at Transylvania Regional Hospital where he was transported to by Transylvania Rescue and Transylvania County EMS.
No further updates will be provided on this case.
Sheriff Chuck Owenby, Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office staff and the National Park Service wish to thank all the involved agencies with there assistance in bringing this situation to a successful resolution.
End of Release Capt. Chase Owen
Original source can be found here.
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