The Hunt for a Desperate Fugitive Intensifies

<p>The vast forest conceals endless threats as day three of the exhaustive search begins. In the dense thickets and winding creeks, dangerous fugitive Danelo Cavalcante remains in hiding. With each sunrise, his desperation grows more unpredictable.</p> <p>An army of over 500 officers now combs the grueling terrain, searching every inch of the two-by-3-mile zone in South Coventry Township. The area&rsquo;s rolling hills and maze of waterways have slowed progress to a crawl.</p> <p>Authorities stay mum about developments, with no new briefings scheduled yet, but late last night brought a pivotal finding &mdash; a backpack belonging to Cavalcante recovered around 8 PM. This vital clue suggests the fugitive has lingered near the confrontation site since Monday night.</p> <p>That fateful night, a tense standoff ended with Cavalcante escaping into the woods with a stolen .22 caliber rifle and ammunition.</p> <p>Punishing heat tested search teams&rsquo; resolve until recent cooler nights brought relief. But physical and mental exhaustion still take their toll.<br /> With each passing moment, the risks escalate. Cavalcante likely grows more volatile as desperation sets in. The stolen firearm and dwindling supplies only increase the volatility.</p> <p>The search area remains boxed in by Route 23, Route 100, and Nantmeal Road. Helicopters methodically scan the canopy as teams below trek through thickets.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/city-pulse/the-hunt-for-a-desperate-fugitive-intensifies-d11355e66a38"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>