Mysterious Quarry Find Sheds Light on Missing Man
A Vanishing Act: The Search for Gabriel De Sagun
A 28‑year‑old man from Naperville vanished on July 20, sparking a frantic hunt that ended in Elmhurst’s east quarry.
Local police and fire crews, joined by regional safety groups, deployed an arsenal of tools:
- Dogs sniffing the hills
- Drones circling above
- Boats skimming the water
- Sonar scanning below
- Aircraft spotting from the sky
Daily drone sweeps kept going until a body was spotted in the quarry’s depths, leading investigators to confirm it belonged to Gabriel De Sagun after a coroner’s review.
The search was relentless, with teams flying over the quarry every day and using specialized tech to cover every inch of water.
Elmhurst Police Chief Mike McLean offered heartfelt condolences, saying the community’s volunteers and first responders had given “countless hours” to locate Gabriel.
Although the outcome was heartbreaking, officials thanked everyone who helped keep the search alive.
The coroner’s office is still working with police to piece together what happened and how Gabriel ended up in the quarry.
The story reminds us that modern technology, like drones and sonar, can be a powerful ally in missing‑person cases. Families and communities rely on these tools to find answers, even when the path is difficult.
