Missing motorist injured and armed sparks urgent search near Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton MN
Emergency crews are searching near Jay Cooke State Park for a missing, injured motorist who went off the road. Responders are warned he may be armed and to await law enforcement before approach.
Audio|Source: Carlton County Public Safety
04:54
Transcript:
00:00
Still taking information on a missing motorist last seen possibly traveling through Jay Cooke Park.
00:05
He told his mother he went off the road and is injured, but the phone went dead.
00:10
His exact location is unknown; he may be well off the road and possibly in a ravine.
00:56
We're still notifying everybody.
01:36
St. Louis County is sending squads from their end on the park.
02:07
Respond to Highway 210 looking for a party that went off the road between Highway 23 and Carlton.
02:17
It's a green Chevy Silverado.
02:18
The party advised he was injured, but no contact since then.
02:24
Respond with fire and ambulance to search Jay Cooke State Park along Highway 210 for an injured male off the road.
03:02
He reportedly went off the road and is injured between Highway 23 and Carlton, exact location unknown.
03:56
Advised the driver has significant weapons history.
04:26
Ambulance and fire units are told to report if they locate the vehicle and wait.
04:46
Do not approach until law enforcement arrives.
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Location mentioned:
Jay Cooke State Park, 780 E Hwy 210, Carlton, MN 55718
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