Foothills Search and Rescue is lending a hand in the search for a Calgary woman believed to be missing near Cochrane.
Amy Elizabeth Fahlman, 25, was last seen on Sept. 29, where she left her home in the 300-block of Hawkland Place NW, and was reported missing the following day when she did not return home, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) stated an Oct. 1 press release.
While foul play is not suspected at this time, it is uncommon for Fahlman to not be in regular contact with her family, and they and police are concerned for her well being.
CPS believes she was in the Kananaskis area, and on Wednesday, police issued another statement that they had located Fahlman’s vehicle, a 2010 Nissan Murano, but were not releasing the exact location at the time until police could thoroughly search the area.
Following the discovery, Cochrane Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Foothills Search and Rescue (FSAR), organizations comprised of volunteers that undergo specialized training in search and rescue and missing person behaviour, were tasked to search for Fahlman the area northwest of Waiparous Village, near Cochrane.
“Cochrane is the lead agency, and they’re doing a magnificent job, and they brought in Foothills Search and Rescue to assist,” said Tom Christie, a search manager with FSAR.
“Yesterday and today we supplied ground pounders – searchers on foot.
“The terrain we covered is very dense brush, very difficult searching.”
Also joining in the search for Fahlman are equine and ATV search teams, and Christie added there has been a tremendous turnout of support from spontaneous volunteers – members of the public, ballooning the effort to over 100 strong.
“I saw yesterday early in the morning, there was close to 50 to 75 spontaneous volunteers with their ARTVs and on foot with us,” Christie said, adding SAR members were organized into teams with volunteers.
“FSAR directed and included in our ranks some spontaneous volunteers, and our members are well-equipped, very knowledgeable. It was quite heartwarming to see all these people responding to the requests of the family.”
Fahlman is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, approximately 130 pounds, with a slim build, brown eyes and brown hair.
Police do not believe foul play is involved at this time.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
ONLINE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
Case #CA23421708/ 4741
