A search operation is actively ongoing for a missing individual on Peaks Island, Maine. The Maine Warden Service has confirmed that 57-year-old Wiley Davi, a resident of the island, was last seen on Saturday evening.
Described as 5’7″ tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds, Davi has gray hair, although details about his clothing at the time of his disappearance remain unclear.
Search efforts are primarily focused on the island’s trails and wooded areas, with the Maine Marine Patrol also conducting searches in the surrounding waters. A wide range of agencies, including Maine Search and Rescue Dogs (MESARD), Maine Association for Search and Rescue (MASAR), the Portland Fire Department, Brunswick Police Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard, are collaborating in the search operation.
Authorities are requesting that residents refrain from using the walking trails on Peaks Island to avoid disrupting search teams. They are also encouraged to check their properties, including sheds and outbuildings, in case Davi is in need of assistance.
Davi is a well-respected professor at Bentley University in Massachusetts. The university issued a heartfelt statement regarding his disappearance, stating, “A beloved member of our community, Wiley Davi, is reported to be missing and a multi-agency search is underway around Portland, Maine. Wiley is a longtime and respected professor and a friend to students, faculty and staff on our campus. Our hearts and minds are with Wiley, their loved ones and the first responders who are leading the search, and we are hoping and praying for Wiley’s safe return.”
Anyone with information that could assist in locating Davi is urged to contact the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8479. The community remains hopeful for a positive outcome as search teams continue their efforts.