Search Continues for Missing Man on Blue Ridge Parkway

The National Park Service and local law enforcement agencies are still looking for Brent Gibson, a 26-year-old man who went missing last week. On March 3, his vehicle was found at the Roanoke River Overlook with his belongings inside. 

According to officials, Gibson is a 6’5” white man who weighs around 240 lbs. and is believed to be in Roanoke, Vinton, or Bedford County. 

Gibson’s family is asking the public for information pertaining to their lost family member, especially those traveling in or through the area on March 3 last week. Reporting what you saw or even didn’t see, could be vital information in the search. 

There are still multiple emergency management agencies in the Roanoke area continuing to assist in the missing person search. If you have seen or talked to Gibson, or you know of his whereabouts, you are