Overview

• Margaret 'Elaine' McKinley, 79, who has dementia, went missing on May 1 while hiking in San Mateo County's Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
• After six days of intensive efforts involving over 500 personnel, the operation has shifted to a 'limited continuous search' phase, reducing active searchers to 80.
• Officials have urged nearby residents to review and submit any surveillance footage, emphasizing its importance in narrowing search areas.
• Despite extensive ground and aerial searches covering thousands of miles, no confirmed sightings of McKinley have been reported.
• Authorities continue to classify the mission as a rescue operation and remain hopeful due to McKinley’s active lifestyle and resilience.