Deputies searching for man missing in Sanger area. Where he was last seen

Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies and a search-and-rescue team continued to search for 71-year-old Ronald Nagata, who has been missing since Friday.

Nagata, who lives in the 3100 block of South McDonough Avenue, was last seen by his caretaker about 5:30 p.m.

Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti said that he has a medical condition and needs his medication.

Botti said Tuesday evening the search has expanded from Nagata’s home, using a grid system to check land and waterways.

Some canals and creeks in the area have water that is no higher than waist deep in most places, Botti said.

There are 75 search-and-rescue members from Santa Clara, Merced, Madera and Tulare counties helping out.

Anyone who sees Nagata is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 559-600-3111.

This story was originally published February 1, 2021 at 9:24 AM.