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Anyone else curious about the note found in Michael Mariani's car? It's so intriguing and puzzling. I can't help but wonder if it provided any specific details about his injuries or what might have caused him to leave his vehicle and head west. It feels significant that he chose to write a note rather than call for help with his phone, assuming it was working. I hope the authorities are able to decipher any clues from it that could lead to a breakthrough. Given the rough terrain, I’m worried he might have underestimated the distance or conditions. Stay safe if you're out there helping with the search, and let's keep sharing any updates we come across.
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Has anyone else been following the Michael Salvatore Mariani case? I’ve been looking at maps and satellite images of the Tonto National Forest, and the area around Forest Road 41 is pretty rugged. If his RAV4 got stuck in a wash, it makes me wonder if there was some kind of flash flood or maybe he wasn’t familiar with driving in desert terrain. The note mentioning he was walking west towards I-17 is worrying. There isn't much out there besides harsh wilderness. Does anyone know if the police have dogs out there tracking or if they are expanding the search beyond where the vehicle was located? It's been a few days, and I just hope they find him soon. Anyone with local knowledge of the area have any thoughts?
