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Man who went hiking in Shenandoah National Park in September reported missing

Chris Graham
James Alan Cattley
James Alan Cattley. Photo: Shenandoah National Park

A man who went hiking in Shenandoah National Park in September hasn’t been seen in months, and was finally reported missing on Dec. 12.

James Alan Cattley’s vehicle was discovered in the park on Dec. 15. According to a park news advisory, the vehicle was found at Turk Gap Parking at mile 94.1 on Skyline Drive.

Turk Gap is sort of midpoint on the ridges between Crimora in Augusta County and White Hall in Albemarle County.

Cattley, according to the news advisory, had filed a backcountry permit on Sept. 22 for seven nights on the Appalachian Trail, with an anticipated exit date of Oct. 6.

If you have information about Cattley, or you have been in the area of Turk Mountain since Sept. 22, contact the ISB tip line: 888-653-0009 or online at go.nps.gov/SubmitATip or email [email protected].

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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