Search Resumes for Missing Bates County Man

AMSTERDAM, Mo. – Dozens of volunteers today resumed the search for David Cook, missing from his rural Bates County home since November.

Searchers fanned out today on foot, on ATV’s, and in boats, looking for the 55-year-old man who vanished last Fall, leaving his vehicles, wallet and glasses at home.

A Texas company, Equusearch, is now involved in the search effort. The Missouri Highway Patrol has been investigating the mysterious disappearance, along with Bates County Sheriff’s officers.