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In July 2013, 66-year-old Geraldine “Gerry” Largay disappeared while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

An experienced and well-prepared hiker, Gerry had spent months on the trail before a short detour changed everything.

In this episode of Last Scent, we explore the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the challenges of searching Maine's dense wilderness, and the role search and rescue teams played in trying to bring her home.

We'll also look at how terrain, weather, and the movement of scent can complicate even the most extensive searches.

Source Material

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Martin, Clément et al. “Cadaver Dogs and the Deathly Hallows-A Survey and Literature Review on Selection and Training Procedure.” Animals : an open access journal from MDPI vol. 10,7 1219. 17 Jul. 2020, doi:10.3390/ani10071219

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https://www.buckeyesardogs.org

Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Human Remains: Human Remains on Land

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https://digitalcommons.dartmouth.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1256&context=appalachia

https://www.fnsmantrailing.com/post/scent-science-how-the-environment-can-impact-the-trail

https://appalachiantrail.com/20151016/details-missing-hiker-geraldine-largays-remains-found/

When You Find my Body - Dee Dauphinee