Fort Yargo Park Search
Authorities use sonar equipment to search Fort Yargo State Park lake for missing woman.
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In the Fort Yargo search, officials said they are using side-scan sonar that “uses sound pulses to detect objects underwater,” focusing the search on the park’s lake.
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Authorities provided an email contact for tips in the Erica Gibson case: wayne.manthe@cityofwinder.com.
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Channel 2 reported that DNR game wardens and Winder police were “back out the park Thursday morning,” with game wardens using SONAR to search the lake after the Wednesday night disappearance.
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Fox 5 said officials have not indicated how long Fort Yargo State Park will remain closed while search teams continue scanning the lake.
Authorities are searching for 21-year-old Erica Gibson, last seen at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, Georgia, at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Georgia DNR has shut down the 26-acre park while game wardens and dive teams use side-scan sonar equipment to scan the lake for underwater clues. Gibson is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, roughly 132 pounds, last seen wearing a green/gray shirt and blue jean shorts. Officials have not disclosed how she may have disappeared.
In a separate case, Austin Police are searching for 86-year-old Uralene Davis-Williams, last seen Thursday evening near Bradbury Lane around 5:30 p.m. She has medical and cognitive conditions raising immediate welfare concerns. Davis-Williams walks with a limp and was wearing a dark dress and slippers. Anyone with information about either woman should call 911 or local tip lines immediately.
Park Closed as Sonar Scans Lake for Clues
DNR game wardens and Winder police returned to Fort Yargo Thursday morning with specialized equipment. They deployed side-scan sonar, which uses sound pulses to detect objects underwater. The technology narrows the search area by pinpointing potential submerged objects. A spokeswoman said the park will remain closed until search operations conclude.
Sonar searches help prioritize where dive teams should focus efforts next. However, the technology does not guarantee immediate identification of findings. Each sonar detection must be confirmed and retrieved by divers. This process can extend recovery timelines. Keeping the park closed prevents interference with search patterns and public contamination of the site.
Gibson Last Seen Wednesday Evening at State Park
Erica Gibson disappeared from Fort Yargo State Park around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The park sits near Winder in northeast Georgia. Officials have not revealed whether Gibson left the park voluntarily or under what circumstances. The lack of details has prompted intensive underwater searches using advanced detection equipment.
Anyone with information about Gibson should contact Winder authorities at wayne.manthe@cityofwinder.com or call 911. Tips can also be reported to local law enforcement tip lines. The search operation involves multiple agencies working in coordination. Time is critical in missing-person cases, particularly when details about the circumstances remain unclear.
Austin Urgent Search for Elderly Woman With Medical Concerns
Austin Police are racing to locate Uralene Davis-Williams, 86, missing since Thursday around 5:30 p.m. near the 1400 block of Bradbury Lane. She has medical and cognitive conditions that raise serious welfare concerns. Police classify her as endangered. Her age and health conditions make every hour critical.
Davis-Williams is a Black woman with brown eyes. She walks with a limp and was last seen wearing a dark dress and slippers. Unlike the Georgia case focused on underwater searches, the Austin response emphasizes rapid public notification. Austin Police urge anyone spotting her to call 911 immediately or contact local tip lines with sightings.
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