Mitzie Sue 'Susan' Clements Missing: 5 Quick Facts

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Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements.

Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements, from Ohio, disappeared on Tuesday, September 25th. This 53-year-old woman disappeared with her son on a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Here's what you need to know.

1. Clements disappeared after being separated from her daughter during a hike

Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements was hiking with her daughter on Tuesday, September 25th in the Clingmans Dome area of ​​the Great Smoky Mountains. Park officials say the two men hiked on the Forney Ridge Trail near Andrew Bald Mountain. The national park is on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee.

Clements' daughter told the officials that she had walked in front of her mother during their hike. They have not been separated very long. When she turned to find her mother, Clements was gone. She disappeared around 17h That day.

According to national parks, Clements was last seen wearing a green zip sweater, light black pants over black leggings, a light rain poncho and white tennis shoes.

2. A massive search has not yet revealed any clues about where Clements could have gone

Park officials immediately began searching for Susan Clements, near where she had last been seen. After finding no clue, they expanded the search.

National Park Service spokeswoman Julena Campbell told WATE-TV that experienced hikers even camped overnight on the Appalachian Trail to maximize their chances of locating Clements.

On Sunday, September 30, the number of people recruited rose to about 125 people, spread across more than twenty agencies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Campbell said the teams were using helicopters and drones as well as K-9 units. Clingmans Dome Road has also been closed to the public to make room for research teams. The parking area was transformed into an "Incident Command Post" as the search progressed.

3. A Verizon Portable Cell Tower is Used to Facilitate Research

National Parks ServiceThe National Parks Service made Clingmans Dome Road the base of operations while he was looking for Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements.

The area where Susan Clements disappeared is described as an isolated place with rugged terrain. Cell phone service can be hard to find.

The National Parks Service has received help from Verizon on this front. The company has set up a portable cell tower. In a press release, officials said the cell booster "provides critical cell and data coverage needed to effectively manage and support research efforts in this remote location."

The Parks Department added that the team is also taking advantage of Clingmans Dome Road to make it a landing pad for participating helicopters.

4. Susan Clements is from Cleves, Ohio, near Cincinnati

National Park ServiceMitzie Sue "Susan" Clements.

Mitzie Sue 'Susan' Clements is from Cleves, Ohio. It is a small village located about 16 miles northwest of Cincinnati.

According to the WCPO-TV media, Clements works for the city of Cincinnati. She would be an accounting technician for the Metropolitan Sewer District.

Clements' brother-in-law is a firefighter in Cincinnati. He and several of his colleagues traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to participate in the research.

5. Supporters flooded social media and some have speculated about the possible kidnapping of Clements

Mitzie Sue "Susan" Clements

Susan Clements was last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and the search has drawn the country's attention for a second week. The Facebook publications of the national parks services on the case have been shared thousands of times.

Blessings and prayers dominated the social media comment sections; there was also speculation as to whether Clements could have been removed. However, officials did not investigate whether they were exploring this option.

Some of the comments include:

Kimberly Marie Wyatt: "Watch and wait impatiently for an update. The possibility of kidnapping also crossed my mind. Nowadays, it is dangerous for anyone to walk alone, especially women. "

Lisa Schutte Koester wrote: "Prayers for her family !!! But damn, what woman would walk alone, jog alone, do anything alone these days ???? Unfortunately, women have become targets for depraved and sick men who believe that a woman's life has no value. "

Dallas Abbott Avery: "Pray so hard for his safe return and a happy ending, but am I the only one to think that it's not likely at this point? I mean, I do not want to be a negative, but it's so long and it looks like Mother Nature was not very kind. I just pray that she arrives in a safe place with food, water and shelter, but NO communication. PRAYER FOR HER AND HER FAMILY! "

Mildred Hall wrote: "Amen pray for his mother that god let someone find him a life to tell his story, what will happen there Amen in the name of Jesus Amen"