(NewsNation) — An independent searcher scouring the New Mexico desert for signs of missing retired U.S. Air Force general William McCasland says he’s come across few law enforcement officials.
Erik Schlimmer, who traveled from Colorado to search for McCasland, said he’s seen little law enforcement in the days that he’s been out searching the desert.
“I’m really surprised, I haven’t seen anyone,” he said. “I got here three days ago, and I’m under the impression that a lot of the searchers are volunteers, so they’re going to be out here on the weekend. But I was out here all day Sunday and didn’t see anyone. I haven’t seen any aircraft, any drones, haven’t seen any searchers.”
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