Expanding The Search Area
Although the police were glad that there was now something they could work with, it did not change the fact that they still had no idea where Paige was. They hoped she was okay, but time was not on their side. The search was proving to be a long and tiring challenge, but they still hoped they could rescue her. Police eventually realized that they should not restrict the search to Grand Junction. This led them to expand their efforts to the entire Mesa County, which is a green area that offered lots of hiding places.
Expanding The Search Area
The Terrible Terrain
The terrain in Mesa County made it harder than it should. The far-reaching valley shadows and the sun-bathed canyons might make for excellent photos, but it is a different story altogether when it comes to searching through them. The Birgfeld family wanted to locate Paige and bring her home as soon as possible. The search began under the scorching heat of the summer sun. Aside from the police search crew, they also brought in dogs to sniff out clues and divers to look in the depths of the river.
The Terrible Terrain