Search underway for two missing near Moab Trail

MOAB, UT (ABC4) — A search is underway for two people who were reported to be overdue in the area of ​​the Steel Bender Off-Road Trail.

The Grand County Sheriff's Office said they received a report of an abandoned vehicle Monday morning, June 24. It was later determined that the abandoned car was associated with a man and woman who had been reported missing.

An immediate search and rescue response involving multiple agencies was initiated, according to the Grand County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after the search began, crews found an all-terrain utility vehicle belonging to the missing hikers in the Steel Bender Trail area.

The identities of the two missing persons have not been released.

The Grand County Sheriff's Office said the search is currently underway with the assistance of ground teams, helicopters, dogs and other specialized equipment.

“Our top priority remains the quick and safe resolution of this situation,” the Grand County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The public is asked to avoid the Steel Bender Trail area as the search continues. If the public would like to assist by providing food or beverages to the search crews, they are asked to contact the Grand County Sheriff's Office.