Terry Mark Cooter, 62, of Novato, California, was last seen leaving home on November 10, 2017, planning a 3–4 day fishing trip toward the Redding area. He is described as a white male, about 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds, with blond/strawberry hair and brown eyes. Shasta County is the investigating jurisdiction.

Public case listings report Terry’s vehicle was later found wrecked down a ravine in a rural part of Montgomery Creek, Shasta County. Personal belongings believed to be his were located about 150 feet further down the ravine, east of the vehicle, suggesting a hazardous crash site in steep terrain and difficult search conditions.

A California Department of Justice lookup for his name currently returns This record was not found, a result that can reflect administrative issues and does not by itself confirm case resolution. The Charley Project included an update on November 11, 2018. Anyone who knew Terry’s intended route or stops between Novato and the Redding/Montgomery Creek area is asked to contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office or use the state missing-person reporting portal and hotline with tips.