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Search Enters Fourth Day for At-Risk 73-Year-Old in Santa Cruz Mountains

Deputies have issued a Silver Alert, urging nearby residents to review surveillance.

Overview

  • About 90 rescuers are deployed Friday across Bonny Doon by air and ground in steep, heavily forested terrain.
  • Search teams are focusing on the Smith Grade Road and Moore Ranch Road areas, with K9 units aided by cool, humid conditions.
  • Jeanne Burke was seen around 3 p.m. near Felton Quarry toward Empire Grade and later about 4:30 p.m. in the Moore Ranch Road area.
  • She is considered at-risk due to medical issues and was last seen in a red-and-black plaid jacket, black pants, and mismatched sandals.
  • Authorities urge residents to check cameras and outbuildings and to call 831-471-1121 with tips, as a multi-county Silver Alert notes she is likely on foot.