Cian McLaughlin's family refocus on his search after getting 'very upsetting' false information

Missing from Jackson, Wyoming, Dublin man Cian McLaughlin was very “outgoing, friendly and sociable.” Picture: Teton County Sheriff

The mother of Cian McLaughlin has described as “very upsetting” the 532 hours spent investigating a false report made by a woman who claimed she had seen the missing hiker in a specific area in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on the day he disappeared.

Mr McLaughlin, 27, was last seen at the US National Park on June 8, 2021, having embarked on a hike. Thirteen days later Heather Mycoskie, 40, of Jackson, Wyoming provided false information and a false report to the authorities. She has since been fined $17,600 (approximately €16,500).