A search is under way for a 27-year-old Dublin man who was reported missing from a hiking trail in Wyoming.
Cian McLaughlin was last seen around 2.30pm on Tuesday 8 June, approximately 800 metres from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead in Grand Teton National Park.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it is aware of the case and "has been providing consular assistance to the family".
Mr McLaughlin failed to report for work in Jackson, Wyoming, on Thursday 10 June.
The Teton County Sheriff's Office received a missing person report late on 12 June.
Updated photo of missing person Cian McLaughlin, last seen Jun 8 @ 2:30pm, approx a half mile from Lupine Meadows Trailhead. If you have info regarding his whereabouts, contact NPS ISB:
— Grand Teton National Park (@GrandTetonNPS) June 15, 2021
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It contacted Grand Teton National Park early the next day after being told that Mr McLaughlin may have been hiking there.
His vehicle was located at Lupine Meadows Trailhead in the park on Sunday.
Aerial reconnaissance and ground search operations were then carried out and the search is continuing.
Rangers received updated info about missing 27-year-old, Cian McLaughlin. McLaughlin was last seen around 2:30 pm on Tues, June 8, approx a half mile from the Lupine Meadows Trailhead, hiking to an unknown destination. See flyer for updated details.
— Grand Teton National Park (@GrandTetonNPS) June 14, 2021
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Mr McLaughlin's route is unknown. He may have been walking in the Garnet Canyon, Surprise, Amphitheater, Delta, or Taggart Lakes area, according to the park's website.
The US National Park Service Investigative Services Branch said he was last seen wearing a cut-off tank top and shorts, a wide brim hat, and round sunglasses. He was not carrying a backpack.
More than 40 park staff are conducting ground search efforts.
Four local search and rescue dog teams and members of Teton County Search and Rescue are also involved.
