The Keene native disappeared Tuesday morning after calling to say he would be 20 minutes late to work at the AuSable Club.

An all-out search began Tuesday night, when Quinn was first reported missing by family.

State Police had begun conducting a parallel missing-person investigation.

"We've kind of switched roles with State Police this afternoon," Winchell said late Thursday afternoon.

Quinn's wife, Sheryl, works for DEC in Ray Brook; the couple have two young children.

Quinn's unattended vehicle was found on Hickey Lane, near a camp he takes care of off Schaefer Road, which connects Hurricane Road with Route 9N.

Hurricane Road circumnavigates a steep hillside of lower ridges below Hurricane Mountain and two smaller peaks.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Spearheading the search, Forest Ranger Captain John Streiff said that the outpouring of support from the community was essential in conducting a thorough search.

Winchell said multi-agency search efforts resumed shortly after daybreak Thursday involving DEC Forest Rangers, DEC Environmental Conservation Police, State Police, State Police Aviation, Essex County Sheriff's Department, Keene Fire Department, Keene Valley Fire Department, Lake Placid Fire Department, Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks, DEC regional staff, Adirondack Park Agency staff, AuSable Club staff and many local volunteers.

"The support of the community has been overwhelming," Winchell said, commending volunteer support crews providing food, water and other supplies.

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