SEKIU — A man searchers have been looking for since Saturday was found deceased around noon today.
63-year-old Sekiu resident Edward Doherty went missing from his home Saturday. Family had been looking for him for hours before calling the Sheriff’s Office.
Doherty’s body was located by CCSO searchers about three quarters of a mile southwest of his residence off a logging road in a heavily wooded area. Officials say there is no evidence of foul play.
Preliminary results of this investigation suggest exposure to the elements contributed to Edward’s death, but the case will be referred to the Clallam County Coroner for further review.
PREVIOUS STORY: The search is on for a man reported missing on Saturday near Sekiu.
Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched yesterday to reports that 63-year-old Sekiu resident, Edward Doherty, was missing from his home. Doherty lives near mile post 13 on Hwy 112 and Simmons St. in Sekiu on the same property with his family.
At the time CCSO received the report, Doherty had been missing for about six and a half hours and family had already been out looking for him. Family and fire department members searched nearby trails and Forest Service Rd. 480 but did not locate Edward.
Clallam County Search and Rescue was activated and a request was made to the US Coast Guard for an air search. US Coast Guard members conducted an air search by helicopter using thermal imaging, night vision and search light but yielded no results.
Doherty has a history of memory problems and a seizure disorder. He is described as a white male, about 5’10” tall, 130 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes (photo attached). He was believed to be wearing prescription glasses, camo-print slippers, an orange shirt with blue or green sweatpants and black jacket. Edward left his residence without his cell phone on foot.
If you have any information leading to Doherty please notify Peninsula Communications Dispatch at (360) 417-2459.