Update | 10:30 a.m. Monday
The official search for Teri Heuscher was suspended at 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Authorities and volunteer groups had been searching a local trail for Heuscher since Saturday afternoon. Troopers said in a news release that the organized searchers left the area by 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
The release also said that Heuscher’s family was briefed on the suspension of the search.
Groups involved in the search include: Alaska State Troopers, Capital City Fire/Rescue, Juneau Mountain Rescue, SEADOGS, the American Red Cross, U.S. Forest Service and Juneau Police Department. A Temsco helicopter was also used for an aerial search.
Original Story | 1:44 p.m. Saturday
The Alaska State Troopers, Capital City Fire/Rescue, Juneau Mountain Rescue and SEADOGS are searching for Teri Heuscher, a Juneau woman who has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said Heuscher is a white female, 5-foot 4-inches tall and has blond hair with brown highlights.
She was last seen at the Under Thunder trailhead on Jennifer Street at 1 p.m. Saturday. She was wearing a blue Bartlett jacket and black pants.
Bruce Bowler with SEADOGS said there are search dogs in the area and helicopters in the air looking for Heuscher.
Troopers are asking anyone who has seen Heuscher since 1 p.m. Saturday to call 907-465-4000.
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story did not mention Temsco’s, Capital City Fire/Rescue’s and the American Red Cross’ participation in the search. An updated trooper dispatch noted the U.S. Forest Service’s, the American Red Cross’ and Juneau Police Department’s participation.
