CANNON FALLS, Minn. — Cannon Falls police officers will continue the search Thursday for a 60-year-old man after he went missing Monday night.
On Facebook, the department shared the man went missing after taking his dog for a walk in the woods around 8 p.m. near the 300 block of Larkspur Lane. Cannon Falls police searched that night until 2 a.m. Tuesday and picked up again Tuesday morning.
Due to expected high winds and low temperatures on Wednesday, Cannon Falls police shared on Facebook that they won't continue the search until Thursday at the earliest for the safety of the searchers. Officers requested the public not join in the search for the man as it could hinder official attempts.
In the Facebook post, Cannon Falls police reminded the public to stay off the ice on rivers and lakes as it is not at a safe thickness.
Tuesday's search took place on foot and in the air with help from the Minnesota State Patrol helicopter. Officers were assisted by the Department of Natural Resources, Dakota County Special Operations Team, two neighboring sheriff's offices and eight fire departments.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information becomes available.
