Massive search underway for Autistic and non-verbal teen

PAULDING – The search continues this morning for a missing teenager with special needs. 17-year-old Cam Besonen, went missing from the Paulding area of southern Ontonagon County on Friday.  According to the Ontonagon Sheriff’s Department, about 500 volunteers joined the search party Sunday.  Besonen was last seen Friday, around 5:45 p.m. in Haight Township. Law enforcement officials started searching Friday night. They broke it off early Saturday morning, but were back searching the Paulding area around 8:00 a.m. Saturday.  Besonen was wearing a blue jacket and light blue jeans. The police said his attire is not sustainable for colder weather.  There are numerous agencies involved in the search, including a K-9 unit. Superior Search and Rescue are also using drone footage to search for the missing teen.  Cam Besonen is autistic and non-verbal.  Cam has no sense of direction or how to yell for help. Police ask if you notice anything or anyone in your area, to please call 911. Inform the Ontonagon Sheriff’s Department if you would like to join the search.