India, May 31 -- A search is underway for a hiker who has been missing for nearly a week in the wilderness near Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has asked for help in locating Jason Coughran, 60, who has not been seen since around 4:00 pm on May 25.

"The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office needs your help. Our staff are actively working a search and rescue in Desolation Wilderness with Search and Rescue staff. We are currently searching for an overdue subject, Jason Coughran," a Facebook post read.

"Jason is described as a white male adult, he is 60 years old, 6'02" in height and 150 pounds. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and has an athletic build. He was hiking into Desolation Wilderness from Fallen Leaf Lake. He is beli...