Steven Joseph Gush, 38, was last seen by family on a late March afternoon in Ledyard, Connecticut, and did not return or make contact. His vehicle was found parked at the entrance to the Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area off Route 184 in Groton, with his wallet and cell phone inside. He was reportedly wearing a yellow jacket, a blue shirt, light blue jeans, and brown boots.

An extensive search followed. Groton Police and Connecticut State Police conducted foot searches, deployed K9 teams, used drones with thermal imaging, and brought in divers to check ponds. Friends and family organized independent search parties, distributed flyers, and asked locals to check trail and outdoor cameras. Steven is 6 feet 2 inches, about 230 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a thick graying beard and distinctive tattoos on his legs and one arm. Despite repeated searches, no trace of him has been found and authorities say there is currently no evidence of foul play, self-harm, or an encounter with wildlife.

If anyone was in or around Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area in late March and remembers seeing someone matching Steven’s description, can you share what you saw or any camera footage?