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Search for At-Risk 73-Year-Old Enters Day 4 in Santa Cruz Mountains

Roughly 90 rescuers are concentrating on the Bonny Doon area under an active Silver Alert as authorities ask residents to review camera footage.

Overview

  • Jeanne Burke, 73, was last seen Tuesday near Felton Quarry toward Empire Grade Road and later near Moore Ranch Road.
  • The operation now counts about 90 search-and-rescue personnel from multiple counties with ground teams, search dogs, and air support engaged.
  • Search efforts are focused on Smith Grade Road, Moore Ranch Road, and surrounding Bonny Doon terrain, with CHP indicating she is on foot.
  • Burke is described as 5'–5'2" with long gray hair, blue eyes, glasses, a red-and-black plaid jacket, black pants, and mismatched sandals.
  • A Silver Alert covers Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Monterey counties, and residents are urged to check surveillance and outbuildings; tips: 831-471-1121.