Rescue teams are racing against time and treacherous terrain to find Stephanie Womacks, a Temple, Georgia woman who vanished last week during a hike at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina.
🔍 What We Know: Crews have scoured the park for six straight days, with nearly 100 responders daily. On Friday, search teams found personal items belonging to Womacks in a remote, mountainous area off marked trails. Authorities confirm no signs of foul play.
⚠️ Why It Matters: The search zone includes steep cliffs, caves, and unstable terrain worsened by recent rain. Operations halted Monday due to dangerous weather but will resume Tuesday with climbing gear and advanced cameras. Womacks’ family remains on-site, cooperating fully with investigators.
🚨 What’s Next: Crews will focus Tuesday on caves and cliffs using technical equipment. Officials urge visitors to avoid the search area to prevent delays.
💛 Reminder: If hiking, always share your route with someone, carry a charged phone, and stick to marked paths. Check weather forecasts before heading out—conditions can turn deadly fast.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
