Urgent Search for Missing Selma Resident Ron Dailey in Fresno County Mountains
Fresno County authorities are intensifying the search for 65-year-old Ron Dailey of Selma, who vanished after leaving for a hunting trip in the Shaver Lake area.
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Fresno County authorities are intensifying the search for 65-year-old Ron Dailey of Selma, who vanished after leaving for a hunting trip in the Shaver Lake area. Dailey left his home on Monday, October 13, 2025, and was expected back that same evening, but never returned. His family reported him missing the following day. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office launched a search-and-rescue operation on Tuesday, October 14, deploying deputies, volunteers, and specialized teams to comb the rugged terrain along Dinkey Creek Road and McKinley Grove Road, east of Shaver Lake. Search efforts have been hampered by early-season snow at higher elevations, especially above 6,000 feet, which has complicated visibility and movement in the mountainous area. Dailey is known to have type 2 diabetes and heart issues.
His family said he took his diabetes medication Monday morning but did not bring additional doses, raising concerns as temperatures drop in the Sierra Nevada. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 190 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a beard.
He was last seen wearing camouflage or other hunting attire. His vehicle, a silver 2002 Dodge Dakota with a camper shell and California license plate 16028S2, remains unaccounted for. His wife, Glenda Dailey, said, “He is never late. If he says he’ll be home at a certain time, he’s there.” Their daughter, Breanna Vargas, described him as an experienced hunter with decades in the field, adding, “He knows how to survive out there.
If something happened to the truck, he’s likely waiting it out.” The Shaver Lake region, nestled in the Sierra Nevada within Fresno County, is known for its steep terrain, dense forests, and rapidly changing weather—conditions that can turn dangerous quickly during fall transitions. As of October 16, the search continues with no confirmed sightings. Authorities remain hopeful and urge anyone with information to call (559) 600-3111.
The Sheriff’s Office continues to coordinate search operations with rescue volunteers and nearby agencies. This case underscores how quickly conditions in Fresno County’s mountains can shift, even for experienced outdoorsmen, and the importance of preparation when venturing into remote areas.