CANDLER, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it is searching after a Silver Alert was issued for a man who was last seen on Sept. 4.
Deputies said the search for 68-year-old Edward Malloy is happening in the area of Milksick Cove Road in Candler. There will be a large law enforcement and emergency services presence in the area utilizing UTV’s, drones, and K9’s.
According to officials, Malloy was last seen leaving his home and walking into a wooded area nearby. He suffers from cognitive issues as well as physical limitations. Two other search attempts were unsuccessful in locating him…