Search Underway for Missing Woman at Fort Yargo State Park
Authorities are conducting a search for a missing 21-year-old woman, Erica Gibson, at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. The search is focusing on a lake using sonar equipment.
Atlanta, GA, September 3, 2026 — Authorities have initiated an active search operation for a missing 21-year-old woman, identified as Erica Gibson, at Fort Yargo State Park. The park is located in Winder, Georgia.
The search effort is currently concentrating on the lake within the state park. Law enforcement personnel are utilizing specialized equipment, specifically sonar technology, to aid in their investigation and locate Ms. Gibson. The specific circumstances leading to her disappearance and the timeline of when she was last seen were not immediately provided.
Fort Yargo State Park, a popular recreational area, features a lake that is central to the ongoing search. The use of sonar equipment suggests that authorities are investigating the possibility of her being in or near the water. Information regarding which specific agencies are leading the search or the duration of the operation was not detailed in the initial reports. The status of the search, including any findings or next steps, remains ongoing.
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