UPDATE: The missing man from Orcas Island has been found and is being returned to his home and family. Thanks to all who shared information and assisted in spreading the word. 

— from Brendan Cowan, Department of Emergency Management —

Orcas Island residents are asked to keep alert and report any information that can help with the location of 67 year old male Orcas Island Resident James Keyes.

Mr. Keyes was last seen at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday as he left his house on foot from Kahboo Hill Road south of Cascade Lake.

Mr. Keyes was wearing a bright blue baseball cap with ear flaps, an aqua fleece jacket with gray vest, and black fleece pants.

Anyone with information that could aid in the ongoing search should contact San Juan County Dispatch at 360-378-4151.

Orcas Island Fire & Rescue and San Juan County Sheriff personnel have been actively searching for Mr. Keyes.