Search Continues in Ossipee as Officials Report No New Leads in Carol Gemmiti Case

When Carol Gemmiti vanished on a September afternoon in 2024, the small town of Ossipee, N.H., was thrust into a frantic, months‑long hunt. A Florida resident on a weekend getaway, she set out for a simple walk and never returned.

Sixteen months later, the search is still on. This week, New Hampshire Fish and Game crews returned to a lake just outside town, deploying divers and side‑scan sonar in hopes of finally finding something—anything—that could point investigators in the right direction. The water was scoured, the shoreline combed, but the effort produced no new evidence.

“We’ve exhausted every tool we have at our disposal,” said one Fish and Game spokesperson, a hint of frustration evident in the tone. “At this point, we’re back to where we started, but we won’t stop.”

Meanwhile, Gemmiti’s family has refused to let the case fade. They’ve mailed flyers to hundreds of households, erected a billboard that looms over the main highway, and even pledged a cash reward for information leading to her safe return.

Local law‑enforcement officials echo that sentiment, urging anyone who might have seen or heard something—even a detail that seems insignificant—to come forward. “Every piece of the puzzle matters,” the police chief reminded the community.

As autumn settles over the White Mountains, the search parties remain vigilant, checking trails, interviewing neighbors, and keeping the hope alive that one day Carol’s loved ones will receive the answers they’ve been waiting for.