Helicopter Team Spots Man Matching Alleged Child Killer Travis Decker’s Description, He Flees Into the Mountains

Law enforcement officials have confirmed they have laid eyes on Travis Decker, the Washington man accused of killing his three young daughters, following a tip from hikers in the Wenatchee Mountains, as reported by TMZ.

Decker, a former military serviceman, has been on the run since late May after disappearing with his daughters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — during a court-ordered visit.

Their bodies were discovered on June 2 near a remote campground in Chelan County, approximately 70 miles northeast of Seattle.

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According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, hikers recently contacted authorities after encountering a man matching Decker’s description along a trail in the Enchantments, near Blewett Pass.

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Aerial surveillance was quickly deployed, and one of the department’s helicopter pilots confirmed visual contact with a lone individual fitting Decker’s profile. The man immediately fled upon being spotted.

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Law enforcement tracks person believed to be Travis Decker into Blewett Pass

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Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said the manhunt is ongoing, and search teams are now focusing operations in the mountainous region where the sighting occurred.

Authorities are urging anyone who has recently hiked or camped in the area and noticed unusual activity to call the tipline.

“Decker is still at large, but it’s only a matter of time,” Morrison told local media.

“We continue to follow up on all leads and are determined to bring him into custody.”

It remains unclear whether Decker is armed. Officials say they are preparing for any scenario but are hoping for a peaceful resolution.

Law enforcement has emphasized the difficulty of the search due to Decker’s background. He is reportedly trained in military survival tactics and capable of living off-grid for extended periods.

The investigation began when Decker failed to return his daughters to their mother after a court-approved visitation at the end of May.

A missing persons alert was issued on May 31, and two days later, the bodies of all three girls were discovered near a rural campsite in Chelan County.

Authorities are continuing to work with state and federal partners to expand search efforts and monitor the surrounding wilderness areas.

Decker is considered extremely dangerous. Officials urge the public not to approach him and instead to report any sightings immediately.

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