**Elderly Couple Missing Since Thanksgiving in Texas**
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An elderly couple from Lubbock, Texas named Linda and Gary Lightfoot have been reported missing since Thanksgiving, sparking concerns for their safety. Family members contacted the authorities on Friday, November 28, after the couple failed to return home following their holiday celebrations.
Linda, aged 81, and Gary, aged 82, are facing health risks during their disappearance, especially as Gary is dependent on oxygen. The Carson County Sheriff’s Office issued a plea for assistance in locating the couple, who were last seen leaving Panhandle on Thursday but did not reach their destination in Lubbock, Texas.
Authorities in Texas raised a Silver Alert for Linda and Gary Lightfoot on Sunday, November 30, with the Texas Department of Public Safety actively involved in the search efforts. The Carson County Sheriff’s Office shared information about the missing couple, explaining that they were believed to be travelling in a silver 2024 Toyota Camry bearing the license plate TXLP TWN0925.
According to officials, neither Linda nor Gary Lightfoot have mobile phones or any traceable devices, complicating search and rescue efforts. The family informed the Panhandle Police Department that the couple departed Panhandle around 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day but never returned home as expected.
Despite a sighting of their vehicle near Santa Rosa or San Jon, New Mexico, authorities lost track of them afterward. Linda was described as wearing a black and white blouse, a bulky silver necklace, and dark pants. She stands at 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 128 pounds. Gary donned a grey sweater and black sweatpants, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 197 pounds.
In response to their disappearance, a collective effort involving the Panhandle PD, Carson COSO, New Mexico State Police, and the Texas Rangers is underway to search for Linda and Gary. Helicopters and drones have been deployed by New Mexico State Police and Quay County officials to assist in locating the missing couple.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Carson County Sheriff’s Office at 806-537-3511 or dial 911 immediately. Despite efforts to gather more details, the Panhandle PD, Carson COSO, New Mexico State Police, and Quay County have not responded to requests for further information from PEOPLE at this time.
The disappearance of Linda and Gary Lightfoot highlights the importance of community support and vigilance in times of crisis. The collaborative search efforts demonstrate the dedication of law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals, particularly vulnerable elderly persons in need of assistance.
As the search continues for Linda and Gary Lightfoot, the community remains hopeful for their safe return and encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward. The public’s vigilance and assistance are crucial in aiding the authorities in locating the missing couple and reuniting them with their loved ones. Let us all keep a watchful eye out and support the ongoing search efforts to ensure Linda and Gary’s safe return home.