Jackson, NJ – A renewed search effort is set to unfold Sunday morning in Jackson, where volunteers are being asked to gather and help locate Mortimer Wortman in the Colliers Mills area. Organizers say improved conditions following recent snowmelt have opened the door to resume a full-scale ground search across the region.
The search will begin at 11 a.m. at the Regional Day School parking lot, with participants expected to spread out across Colliers Mills and surrounding terrain. The effort comes as officials and organizers stress urgency, noting that large portions of the wooded area have yet to be thoroughly covered.
Search resumes after snowmelt opens terrain
“We will be returning to Jackson. The snow has melted and we will continue to search every single inch of Collier’s Mills and the surrounding area. We still need every single able bodied person available to help,” organizers stated in the public notice.
Participants are being advised to prepare for extended time outdoors, with recommendations to bring water, food, boots, gloves, and charged phones with backup batteries. The terrain is described as consistent with a long hike, requiring proper clothing including long sleeves and pants.
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- Volunteer search scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday in Jackson’s Colliers Mills area
- Meeting point set at Regional Day School parking lot
- Organizers urge public to come prepared for long hike conditions
Volunteers asked to prepare for long search conditions
Colliers Mills, a large natural area in Ocean County, presents challenges due to its size and dense wooded sections. Search organizers emphasized the need for as many volunteers as possible to assist in covering ground efficiently.
The call for assistance highlights the scale of the operation, with community members playing a central role in expanding the search footprint. Organizers continue to encourage turnout as the search resumes under improved weather conditions.
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