Law enforcement officials are urgently scouring the area after a man from Austin went missing during the Texas Eclipse Festival in Burnet County. The search for 28-year-old Ty Swails continues after friends reported him last seen on April 7 at the Reveille Peak, just as the cosmic showcase was about to reach its apex.

The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, in a bid to turn every stone, has called upon anyone with information on Swails' location to come forward. Swails, described as a man of medium height with a trim build, seemingly disappeared without a trace just as the event was grinding to an unexpected halt. According to a report by CBS Austin, festival organizers abruptly canceled the event on Monday, hours before the eclipse, causing attendees to quickly pack up and leave the campgrounds.

The sudden cancellation of the festival added to the chaos, complicating efforts for friends and law enforcement alike to maintain tabs on all the festival-goers. As the community hopes to find Swails safe and sound, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office has made it simple for anyone to help, providing contact details and asking for the public’s assistance.

While details are sparse, the urgency felt by those searching for the Austin man is palpable. In a statement obtained by KXAN, officials from the Burnet County Sheriff's Office did not provide further information on the circumstances surrounding Swails' disappearance but stressed their commitment to thoroughly conduct the search operation. Community members and law enforcement are continuing to eagerly work together, hoping to promptly reunite Swails with his worried family and friends.

If you possess any information on Swails’ current location, you're strongly encouraged to contact the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office directly at (512) 756-8080, as every moment is crucial in ensuring his safe return.