The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a missing man from Wilkes County.
Shannon James Box, 56, of Tignall, Georgia, was reported missing on the RCSO social media page Tuesday evening, October 29. His last location is believed to be in the area of Jane Hurt Yarn Drive near Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls.
Unconfirmed reports state that searchers were in the area of Tallulah Gorge State Park, searching the rim and floor of the gorge Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Now Habersham contacted Rabun County EMA Director Brian Panell for confirmation. He referred all questions to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office.
Now Habersham has reached out to the Sheriff’s Office for more information. A representative has not responded to the request.
If you have seen Box, or know of his whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 706-782-3612 or call Rabun County 911.
This is a developing story. Check back with Now Habersham as updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
