For Immediate Release         January 29, 2010
Contact                       Karen Beck-Herzog, 540-999-3500 ext. 3300

Search Underway for Missing Man in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park Rangers are searching for Steven Craig Davis, a 42
year old man from Earlysville, Virginia.

Davis left his home on Thursday, January 28, 2010, to hike Old Rag Mountain
in Shenandoah National Park.  When he did not return home that evening, his
family reported him missing to the park.  Search operations began
immediately and are continuing today.

Steven Davis is described as a male with brown hair and blue eyes, 5’
7”tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds. His family last saw him wearing
a grey sweatshirt and jeans.  It is believed that he is wearing leather
boots and a red toboggan cap and may be carrying a bright yellow or orange
fanny pack with a green poncho, a long, red aluminum water bottle and a
walking stick.

Over 15 National Park Service employees and trained volunteers are
currently involved in the search.  A United State Park Police helicopter
will be used in today’s search.

Anyone who may have seen or has any information about Steven Davis is asked
to call 1-800-732-0911.  For additional information about the search and
rescue operation please call 540-999-3500 ext. 3300.

(See attached file: davis search begins.pdf)(See attached file: davis
cropped photo.jpg)

Karen Beck-Herzog
Management Assistant/Public Affairs Officer
Shenandoah National Park
Phone: 540-999-3500 x3300
Fax: 540-999-3601