Police in Marquette, Michigan, are conducting a large-scale search after a 21-year-old student went missing in severe blizzard conditions early Sunday morning.
Trenton Massey, a student at Northern Michigan University, was captured by security cameras around 3:20 AM local time. According to the Marquette Police Department, the video shows Massey appearing disoriented and having difficulty walking.
At that time, the temperature was around 20 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately -6 degrees Celsius), and the area had experienced continuous snowfall for several days. Detective Captain Christopher Aldrich stated that the student likely consumed alcohol earlier that night and could be affected by the frigid weather.
Community Search Effort Mobilized
Hundreds of people have joined the search, including students and local residents. Another student described the night of the incident as "a brutal blizzard."
Police have released a search area map and asked residents and businesses in the marked zone to check their security cameras from 3:25 AM Sunday onwards. Residents are also urged to check their yards, garages, and personal vehicles for any signs.
Massey was last seen wearing an olive green and black jacket and dark pants.
Investigation Ongoing
The Marquette Police Department stated that the search is actively continuing. Authorities have not released further information regarding the possibility of criminal activity.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact local police immediately.
