UMD Student Found After Six-Day Search

Dilan Ashar, a missing UMD student, emerged from woods and asked, 'Are you looking for me?'

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Oct 8, 2026

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UMD Student Found After Six-Day Search

Dilan Ashar, a missing UMD student, emerged from woods and asked, 'Are you looking for me?'

In brief

Dilan Ashar, a missing UMD student, emerged from woods and asked, 'Are you looking for me?' UMD student Dilan Ashar was found safe after six days missing, reunited with family following a campuswide search. Originally reported by The Banner.

Dilan Ashar Emerges

University of Maryland student Dilan Ashar, 22, walked out of woods near Xfinity Center on Wednesday night after six days missing.

“Are you looking for me?”

Ashar's Condition

Ashar was dehydrated, disheveled, scared and hungry, according to UMD Police Chief David Mitchell.

Family Reunion

Ashar's family reunited with him after emergency medical services treated his dehydration and checked his vitals.

Family Statement

Ashar's family thanked campus students for flyers and said, 'Dilan is safe and our family is together again.'

Police Search Details

Police searched hundreds of acres on foot and by drone for Ashar, who had no phone, wallet or identification.

What Happened Next

Ashar received more medical attention Thursday after being found safe and reunited with his family.

The one thing

UMD student Dilan Ashar was found safe after six days missing, reunited with family following a campuswide search.

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