Starting To Lose Hope
Dermot was an experienced hiker who knew he could help by exploring the mountains around their town. He was able, after all, to reach places that most individuals could not have. Sad to say, the choppers and the dogs still did not find the poor girl. Spending so much effort in vain was very frustrating. He felt the need to do his part while he was a little discouraged. He had no idea that the one to crack the case was going to be him.

Starting To Lose Hope
After Seven Months
They still had no idea, seven months later, where Alice was. No one had any idea what kind of fate the child had encountered. Others have decided to move on simply, but Dermot has found this impossible. He would go to a new area each time he went out for a hike to see if he would discover anything that could help. He grabbed his bottled water and slipped back into his camping gear to start heading into the mountains.

After Seven Months