Authorities seek help to find missing 94-year-old man amid Eaton fire tragedy

In Wisconsin, authorities are currently looking for Richard Elliot, a 62-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from since Wednesday morning. He last left for work in Duluth and was known to have visited a church and the Duluth Transit Authority prior to his disappearance. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has reported that he is considered endangered due to the circumstances surrounding his missing status. Richard Elliot stands 6 feet tall and weighs 145 pounds, with hazel eyes. The last report indicates he was dressed in a dark-colored winter hat, a gray face mask, glasses, a gray zip-up jacket, jeans, and camo hiking boots. Given the area's climate and the current weather conditions, there are increasing concerns for his safety, prompting officials to urge anyone with information to contact the Superior Police Department immediately. Additionally, on a separate matter in Altadena, California, authorities seek to locate a 94-year-old man, Edwin Cridlind, who is reported missing from a fire zone area. Cridlind was last seen Tuesday evening, and his family has expressed growing concern for his well-being, as he is at risk due to the nearby Eaton Fire. He was in contact with family before his disappearance but has since gone silent. Both cases highlight the critical need for public awareness in locating these vulnerable individuals. Authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in bringing missing persons home safely. As the search continues for both Richard Elliot and Edwin Cridlind, officials remain hopeful that the public can provide essential information that may lead to their recoveries.