Volunteers needed as search for autistic man in Wisconsin woods...

Volunteers continued to search today for Keith T. Kennedy, who is autistic and in dire need of his kidney medication.

[Paul Mpls]

Information I received from Law Enforcement officers that have helped in the search is that they requested helicopters with heat seeking equipment. Supposedly there are none in Wisconsin and MN turned them down. MN would only use the State Patrol one for something involving an officer or a child.

This is a person with many issues that needs assistance, but MN would say no because he isn't a child? I hope that is not the case.

The military has to have this equipment, why isn't it being used? I hope it isn't because of some politician or pencil pusher that MN or the military are not utilizing this equipment! If this is the case and he isn't found alive, there better be a criminal investigation as to who prevented this equipment from being used,

Look how much was involved in Alaska for two missing able bodied adults who went out on their own. We should have that here as well.

[MAH]

Not true on the heat seaking helicopter. Also in this area it's not the police that have the resource. Here what is true. Local Law Enforcement had no clue what to do, not trained for this type of situation. Never had it happen before so not a priorty. However, tons of trained volunteers are now on site working with the LE and civilians to coordinate the teams. There are 4 canine units, I know of 1 posse (horse) unit, the St Louis County Search team is there now. Want to know more go to the website for St Louis County, they led the search for the little boys at the reservation, they were called in at the 35 bridge collapse, they were helping with Dru Sjoden.......

[John St Paul]

Hey MAH, You must be from St Louis County. I have to correct you because everyone knows that when the bridge collapsed, Sheriff Stanek did it all by himself. Didn't you see his video? He is also the featured speaker at the Law Enforcement Expo in Ohio, where he will speak about how he did everything at the bridge collapse. You must be releated to him the way you talk about St Louis County and bash everyone else.

[Curious]

I went to Grantsburg yesterday and volunteered. It is a sparsely populated area with lots of tall grass and bushes, trees, ponds and gently rolling hills. A heat seeking device would really help in the search.

It is like looking for a needle in a haystack but the family is so appreciative of the volunteers. If you can, go and spend a day searching. Just make sure you bring long pants to wear along with shoes that can go through the muck and socks to pull up around the ankles of your pants to try to keep the ticks from getting in. A change of clothes to wear home is good too.

You never know when you might need help like this so instead of just commenting, do what you can to help. If you can't spend time searching, check and see if they need cases of water, bug spray, food, etc. There are many ways to help.

[concerned]

I appreciate the comments from curious. I was there on Wednesday from 7 am until 9pm. Please please consider volunteering on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call the camp or Burnett County Sheriff for an update before you go. I would also recommend gloves, a hat and a small backpack to bring in water to keep hydrated. Hiking boots are also helpful. Long sleeves will protect your arms from the thorns while tromping through the woods.I brought 5 pair of socks and went through 3. A clean change of clothes for the ride home also is helpful. This family is amazing. They are so appreciative of any help you can give. Searches go from 7 am until dark. It is an easy 11/2 hour drive from the metro area. Even if you can go up to do a 2-3 hour stint... please do it.