Camper with Diabetes Missing for 2 Days After He Was Last Seen 'Heading Towards Bathroom': Reports

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Chad Burningham was reported lacking after he was final seen heading to a rest room at a campsite in Soldier Canyon, Utah, on Monday, July 14
The 42-year-old is diabetic and would possibly require medical assist
“There’s no indication that he would have left voluntarily, however we haven’t dominated that out fully,” Sgt Lerdahl of the Tooele County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned

Search efforts are underway to discover a camper with diabetes who has been lacking for two days in Utah.

Chad Burningham, 42, was final seen leaving a campsite whereas tenting with associates in Soldier Canyon, Stockton, at round 8:00 a.m. native time on Monday, July 14, KSL TV 5 reported, citing the Tooele County Sheriff’s Workplace.

“They urged it appeared like he was heading towards some bogs, however he by no means returned. There was no communication — he simply began strolling off, ” Sgt. Dane Lerdahl of the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.

Burningham has a slender construct with blonde hair and was final seen carrying a blue and white hoodie and khaki shorts, per KSL TV 5. He is diabetic, and it’s unknown if he introduced his insulin pump with him, making his disappearance all of the extra regarding.

“He is diabetic. Household has informed us he ought to have his insulin pump, however we haven’t been capable of verify that,” Sgt. Lerdahl mentioned, per KSL TV 5. “His medical situation is one thing we’re taking very severely, and we’re attempting all the things we will to find him.”

Tooele County Sheriff’s deputies started their search on Monday evening. Native Search and Rescue groups assisted with the search utilizing helicopters, drones, and scent-detection canine, in line with KSL TV 5.

“There’s no indication that he would have left voluntarily, however we haven’t dominated that out fully,” Sgt. Lerdahl mentioned.

The search situations have proved troublesome because the campsite floor is “densely vegetated,” making “restricted” visibility within the space. Temperatures have additionally reached 92°F, authorities informed KSL News Utah.

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Soldier Canyon, Fishlake Nationwide Forest, Utah.

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Anybody who comes throughout Burningham is urged to step in to assist, as he would possibly want medical consideration.

“If he’s low—going into diabetic shock—that’s our greatest worry,” Sgt. Lerdahl mentioned, per KSL TV 5. “Gatorade or something you’ve bought to attempt to assist him out. However crucial factor is to get medical consideration instantly.”

Authorities are asking anybody with details about Burningham’s whereabouts to contact 435-882-5600.

PEOPLE reached out to the Tooele County Sheriff’s Workplace for remark, however they didn’t instantly reply.