The Rabun County Sheriff's Office has released additional information in the case of Shannon James Box, 56, of Tignall, who was reported missing from Tallulah Gorge State Park.
According to Lt. Mark Gerrells II, officers responded to a report of an unattended vehicle in the Tallulah Gorge State Park parking lot on Tuesday afternoon, October 29th. The park ranger reported observing a man, later identified as Box, wandering near a truck on Monday, October 28th. Witnesses noted that he made strange statements, including asking passersby about their belief in God and mentioning that “the end is near.”
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the truck was still parked but there was no sign of Box. A search of the area was conducted under the direction of Rabun County Search and Rescue. Despite their efforts, including foot searches and drone surveillance, no evidence or leads as to Box's whereabouts were found.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle belonged to Brenda Lipscomb, who identified Box as the driver. Lipscomb stated that in the past he had left his vehicle at various locations and would often show up at her place without remembering where or why he left the vehicle.
Box was officially entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system as a missing person.
His final location is believed to be in the area of Jane Hurt Yarn Drive near Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls.
If you have seen Box or know his whereabouts, please contact the Rabun County Sheriff's Office at 706-782-3612 or call Rabun County 911.
Check back with Now Habersham as updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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