HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. —

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park says they are searching for a missing man.

Park Rangers say that 21-year-old Ryan Lakes was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 18, in Nashville, TN. His vehicle was found in the park on Sept. 20.

Rangers have been searching for him in the Big Creek area.

Lakes is 5’5” tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark color gym shorts, a dark-colored T-shirt, brown tennis shoes and a black backpack.

Several organizations are assisting the National Park Service with the search.

Anyone who saw Lakes or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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