Found Deceased PA - Ronald R. Nicholas, 72 - Clifton Township, Lackawanna County - 5 April 2021 ***Endangered***

[Wild Rose]

I am hoping if he was seen on two different days that he is at a cabin. Out in that county, there are just beautiful fishing streams, trickling waterfalls, gorgeous pines, red dirt and little fishing cabins. It is a dense forested area. I pray he is in one of those makeshift cabins out there with his precious buddy.

 

[Wild Rose]

Limecat, I hope that they are found soon..the family is trying so hard to hang in there, you can tell.

 

[Limecat]

Limecat, I hope that they are found soon..the family is trying so hard to hang in there, you can tell.

Wild Rose, I can’t even imagine their anguish. It’s so awful, but I continue to pray for a happy outcome.

 

[Richrd]

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Dog Found on Day Nine

- Clifton Township,
Lackawanna County,
Pennsylvania -
- 5 April 2021 -

Ronald Richard Nicholas, 72​

6' 3" ::: 220 Lbs.
Brown Eyes
White Hair

Truck Found at Brady's Lake,
Monroe County

Clifton Township,
Lackawanna County is in North-Eastern, PA.
Day Nine

6)) PA Homepage:
Missing Man's Dog Found In Coolbaugh Township | Eyewitness News

7)) PA State Police - Dunmore:
PA State Police
(570) 963-3156

8)) Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Ronald Richard Nicholas - Missing - PA - Google Search

9)) PA Missing & Unidentified:
Pennsylvania Missing Persons

10)) Some-Others Missing in Pennsylvania:
Missing Persons Discussion
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™ = Trademark
ATL = Attempt to Locate
BOLO = [BOWL' low] = Be On the Look-Out
LE = Law Enforcement
LKL = Last Known Location
MEPA = Missing Endangered Person Advisory
MSM = Main-Stream Media
PIO = Public Information Officer
PSP = Pennsylvania State Police
Reg = [REDGE'] = Registration / License Plate Number
SAR = Search and Rescue
VIN = [VINN'] = Vehicle Identification Number

Our Thanks to Those Providing On-Line,
Spiritual, and In-Person Assistance.
​

[Contribution # 7953
Thread # 566510]
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[Wild Rose]

I would really try to put the dog on a lead if he is up to it and tell him "find Ronald" or whatever his nickname is.. A dog's tracking ability is unbelievable. Especially for a person they know SO well. He may have fallen. Sending so many prayers.

 

[Limecat]

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Dog Found on Day Nine

- Clifton Township,
Lackawanna County,
Pennsylvania -
- 5 April 2021 -

Ronald Richard Nicholas, 72​

6' 3" ::: 220 Lbs.
Brown Eyes
White Hair

Truck Found at Brady's Lake,
Monroe County

Clifton Township,
Lackawanna County is in North-Eastern, PA.
Day Nine

6)) PA Homepage:
Missing Man's Dog Found In Coolbaugh Township | Eyewitness News

7)) PA State Police - Dunmore:
PA State Police
(570) 963-3156

8)) Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Ronald Richard Nicholas - Missing - PA - Google Search

9)) PA Missing & Unidentified:
Pennsylvania Missing Persons

10)) Some-Others Missing in Pennsylvania:
Missing Persons Discussion
​

™ = Trademark
ATL = Attempt to Locate
BOLO = [BOWL' low] = Be On the Look-Out
LE = Law Enforcement
LKL = Last Known Location
MEPA = Missing Endangered Person Advisory
MSM = Main-Stream Media
PIO = Public Information Officer
PSP = Pennsylvania State Police
Reg = [REDGE'] = Registration / License Plate Number
SAR = Search and Rescue
VIN = [VINN'] = Vehicle Identification Number

Our Thanks to Those Providing On-Line,
Spiritual, and In-Person Assistance.
​

[Contribution # 7953
Thread # 566510]
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Thank you for the update Richrd. So afraid this won’t be a good outcome, but I am glad the dog was found safe.

 

[Wild Rose]

I am really hoping on this...no searchers spotted that sweet dog after so many grid searches, yet the dog emerged near the truck in good shape. Oh my gosh, I so hope this happens for Mr. Nicholas too.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Man's Dog Found In Coolbaugh Township | Eyewitness News

The Blue Heeler, named Cole, was found Tuesday walking across the dam at Brady’s Lake in Coolbaugh Township.

Search crews have been focusing their attention around Brady’s Lake

Crews are now focusing on Cole’s direction of travel in their renewed search for Ronald Nicholas.

 

[mlhenn]

Update: Authorities spot dog in search for missing Lackawanna man

The search to find a 72-year-old Lackawanna County man, missing for more than a week, has renewed near Brady's Lake in Coolbaugh Township after his dog was seen walking across the dam 4 p.m. Tuesday.

"Search teams are now focused on the dog's direction of travel," said Pocono Mountain Regional Police Chief Chris Wagner in a statement Tuesday.

BREAKING: Missing Lackawanna County man's dog spotted

Nicholas's dog was spotted today walking across the dam at Brady's Lake.

Police are now focused on the dogs direction of travel and are going over search patterns in that area.

 

[indicolite22]

What are the chances that the dog could now lead the searchers to Ronald? This hasn't happened so far. One idea I've seen would be to put GPS on the dog and see where he goes. Could Ronald have fallen into the lake?

 

[mlhenn]

Dog found but man still missing as search continues near lake in Poconos

Additional link

April 14

 

[indicolite22]

This was posted 4 hours ago:

The Nicholas Family asked us to post this update regarding their father 72 y/o Ronald Nicholas who is still missing, please read and share.

The search continued for our Dad, Ronald Nicholas, today with family members bringing Cole into the woods to try to catch a scent.

This was unsuccessful but there are a few more options being discussed for the weekend. We are asking everyone to get the word out to surrounding residents that there may be a reason to believe that our dad sought shelter in some type of barn, shed, structure, etc.

More at: Monroe County Fire Wire

 

[indicolite22]

Missing person search continues | Eyewitness News

Excerpts:

Police told Eyewitness News scuba teams used sonar to search for any sign of Ronald Nicholas in the water at Brady’s Lake and found nothing.

Wednesday morning, they put a GPS on Cole to track his path.

Cole was perfectly clean when he turned up despite it raining for two days while he was missing.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing person search continues | Eyewitness News

Another intense day of searching for a missing man in Monroe County.

72-year-old Ronald Nicholas was last seen a week ago walking his dog near Brady’s Lake. Wednesday, search crews used two new tactics, including Nicholas’ dog.

Police worked with Cole until nightfall, hoping he would lead them to his owner. Wednesday morning, they put a GPS on Cole to track his path.

“He showed us a route and it made total sense. it lines up with things that we believed to be true,” Snyder said.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Man's Dog Leads The Search Effort In Monroe County

April 16
A missing man’s dog is leading the search effort in Monroe County.

Ronald Nicholas’ family has been out all day at Brady’s lake in Coolbaugh Township hoping his dog Cole will lead them to him.

Today the search has winded down. Only the family was out looking with the help from police providing the GPS tools to use with Cole.

Snyder says, "If there’s a lot of people in the woods, it’s very distracting for the dog so I think that having it somewhat quiet environment for the dog to focus on finding his owner is important. It’s also these were a lot of volunteers."

While police tell us they may be moving into a recovery phase, the family is still holding out hope for a safe return.


What’s really puzzling police is that Cole came back perfectly unharmed, he was not wet, he didn’t have any sort of indication that he’s been out in the woods for over a week now. And that’s something that they’re looking into.

Wagner says, "That’s a little peculiar. We would certainly expect a dog that was in woods for several days to be a little more worse for ware."

 

[indicolite22]

Posted 6 hours ago at Monroe County Fire Wire

The Nicholas Family asked us to post this update regarding their father 72 y/o Ronald Nicholas who is still missing, please read and share.

The investigation has continued all week and additional efforts will be underway tomorrow at Brady’s Lake (Pocono Lake, Coolbaugh Township).

We do not have many details to share but wanted everyone to know that all of Ron’s children are now in the area and continue to assist with the search efforts.

We have not lost hope and are still praying for his safe return.

Thank you again for all the support and prayers for our family. Thank you to all the investigators and first responders helping us.

The outpouring of support is overwhelming and our family is so appreciative. Thank you.

We implore the local community to keep their eyes open and if you see anything, call 911 first.

The Nicholas Family

 

[Luckyzmom]

Prayers for Ronald and his family, c'mon Cole find your buddy !

 

[mlhenn]

Search for missing Lackawanna County man continues | wnep.com

April 17
The search for a missing man in a part of Monroe County continued on Saturday.

Ron Nicholas, 72, has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Police and rescue crews were back in the area of Brady's Lake in Coolbaugh Township.

Search crews used cadaver dogs during their efforts.

Nicholas' dog, Cole, was found earlier this week, but there's still no sign of Nicholas.

Crews say the terrain is making search efforts difficult.

"It's got some swampy parts in it. This particular area over here that we just came out of is being logged, so there's a bunch of logs down. Tree branches everywhere, rocks, it's kind of rough, so we're taking our time and doing what we need to do," said Troy Counterman, Tobyhanna Township Fire Chief.

Anyone who thinks they have seen Ron Nicholas is asked to call 911.

 

[indicolite22]

He has not been found yet.

Another family update (Apr 18) at Monroe County Fire Wire:

The Nicholas Family asked us to post this update regarding their father 72 y/o Ronald Nicholas who is still missing, please read and share.

Investigators were at Brady’s Lake today (04/18/2021) continuing their efforts in the search for our dad, Ronald Nicholas. We want to keep the media and public aware that this is an ongoing, active investigation.

To all those local to the Poconos, specifically the Brady’s Lake area, Clifton Township, and surrounding areas who have shown an outpouring of support and reached out to our family directly to offer your services in the search for our dad, you have no idea how much that has meant to us and now is the time where we need your continued support.

More at the link.

 

[indicolite22]

Monroe County Fire Wire

Update: An organized community search was planned for this weekend, but to be safe since it is hunting season, they will rely on hunters to be on the lookout for Ronald.

Excerpts from the post:

Now that the search for Ronald Nicholas has been scaled back and Brady's Lake (Pocono Lake, Coolbaugh Township) opened to the public again, we were trying to setup an organized Search...

...this weekend starts Junior Hunting and that means there will probably be a lot of hunters out in the park this weekend.

We do not feel comfortable organizing a search during hunting season...

We do not want to see anyone hurt, so we are asking All Hunter's that will be out at Brady's Lake this weekend to keep your eye's out for Ronald Nicholas and to call 911 if you locate him.