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Fauna Jackson, 16, of Cincinnati was working on a service project in the park and was last seen by her coworkers at approximately 8:45 a.m. near their work location in the park, on the east side of U.S. Highway 89, north of Triangle X Ranch. …
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A teenage girl working for Groundwork USA in Grand Teton National Park was reported missing Thursday morning, according to the National Park Service.
Fauna Jackson, 16, of Cincinnati was working on a service project in the park and was last seen by her coworkers at approximately 8:45 a.m. near their work location in the park, on the east side of U.S. Highway 89, north of Triangle X Ranch. According to statements by her coworkers, Jackson did not return from a short bathroom break.
Jackson was last seen wearing a white hat, tan pants and long-sleeve green shirt that said “Find Your Park” and “Groundwork USA.” She may have a purple backpack.
Members of the public are urged to contact Grant Teton National Park at 307-739-3356 if they have any information that may assist in the search for Jackson.
Rangers immediately did a hasty search of the area Thursday morning, but no evidence of Jackson was found.
Ground search crews, aerial recognizance by an interagency helicopter, dog search teams and vehicle and engine road patrols were initiated. Missing person posters were also distributed throughout the area.
The Wyoming Civil Air Patrol assisted the investigation with aerial patrols Thursday night. The aerial patrols used forward looking infrared imaging to detect heat sources on the ground.
Additional crews were scheduled to arrive early Friday morning to assist with ground and vehicle searches.
More than 60 individuals from Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Teton County Search and Rescue and Teton County Sheriff's Office have been involved in search management and activities.
Groundwork USA participants were conducting trail work to assist in a trail reroute project. Groundwork USA is a national organization that assists in revitalizing neighborhoods and transforming communities. Teams are created to address environmental issues, enhance career skills and share environmental awareness through conservation and restoration work.
This youth crew of approximately 20 members has been working in the park for the past week. They have assisted with trail, vegetation and historic structure projects.
