The search for a man reported missing in Red River Gorge has intensified, with search and rescue crews from seven counties joining in the effort.

Currently, crews from Estill, Fayette, Lee, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, and Wolfe counties, along with members of the Kentucky National Guard, are searching for Leslie Reynolds.

According to Powell County Search & Rescue, the main concerns among crews are that Reynolds may be dehydrated. They are also concerned that Reynolds, who has a mental condition, hasn't taken his medication in 48 hours.

Crews started searching the area around the Bison Way trailhead in Menifee County Tuesday night after Reynolds called his family saying he was lost. Searchers say they were able to find his camping area, but couldn't find him. Crews say they tried pinging Reynolds' phone, but say the vegetation in the area was too dense.

Currently, a command post at the Bison Way trailhead parking lot near the Gladie Visitor Center has been established as the search continues.

Search and Rescue personnel are asking visitors to avoid the Bison Way - Indian Staircase area until the search operation is complete. If the search should go into the weekend, hikers are asked to visit the Gladie Visitor Center for information on alternate trails.

Reynolds is described as being 5'7" tall, 215 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He also has a large circular tattoo on his right shoulder.

Anyone who sees Reynolds is asked to call 911 to notify authorities.