Where is Myakkahatchee Creek?
MYAKKAHATCHEE Creek made headlines in October 2021 after Brian Laundrie's attorney claimed items of his were found there.
Laundrie is currently the subject of a nationwide manhunt following the death of his fiancé Gabby Petitio.
Where is Myakkahatchee Creek?
Myakkahatchee Creek is known as a nature park featuring hiking trails and wild animals, including deer, birds & alligators.
It is comprised of 160 acres of heavily-wooded land and includes 3.7 miles of trails.
The park is located in North Port, Florida on Reisterstown Rd. and is connected to the Carlton Reserve where authorities had been searching for Laundrie
On October 19, 2021, the park was closed after items belonging to Laundrie were found, sparking a search, but it was later opened back up to the public the same day.
Was Brian Laundrie's body found at Myakkahatchee Creek?
After the discovery of his personal items, authorities conducted a "brief search" suspecting that the 23-year-old's body might be somewhere nearby.
So far, it has not been confirmed if Laundrie was found but it has been reported that a medical examiner was called to the scene.
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At this time, no additional information has been released.
Laundrie has been missing since September 14 and is wanted by the FBI on fraud charges after he allegedly used Petito's debit card after her death.
His parents, were also at the scene and seen wiping their tears following the discovery.
What items were found at Myakkahatchee Creek?
Laundrie's parents allegedly found a white bag and a dark-colored object in a patch of brambles during their search, according to .
At this time it remains unclear how long the items have been there after his parents stated he was going for a hike close by on September 13.
The Laundrie family attorney later made a statement saying: "Chris and Roberta Laundrie went to the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park this morning to search for Brian.
"The FBI and NPPD were informed last night of Brian’s parents’ intentions and they met Chris and Roberta there this morning after a brief search off a trail that Brian frequented some articles belonging to Brian were found.
"As of now law enforcement is conducting a more thorough investigation of that area," he added.
While Laundrie is not wanted for the murder of Petito, he has been a person of interest in the case since the beginning.
The search for him is currently in its fifth week and many believe that he may never be found.
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