Gary Shirley prays for 'safe return' of ex Amber Portwood's missing fiance, tags activist Carole Baskin

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a surprising twist, Gary Shirley, ex-partner of 'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood, has taken to social media to seek help in finding Portwood's missing fiance, Gary Wayt, as reported by Too Fab.

Shirley's post has garnered significant attention, especially due to his unexpected tag of animal rights activist Carole Baskin who was featured in the Netflix documentary series 'Tiger King'.

Amber Portwood's fiance missing

On Tuesday, Shirley posted on Instagram, tagging Baskin and his wife, Kristina, in a plea for assistance. "We need to find this man @carolebaskincat @kristina_shirley3," he wrote, along with "Prayers for a safe return. #findgary." The reason behind tagging Baskin remains unclear, adding a peculiar twist to the situation.

Amber Portwood’s 'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter' co-star, Briana DeJesus, is also actively involved in the search efforts, using her social media platforms to raise awareness. She urged followers to help locate Wayt, to which Shirley responded with "Prayers. For my fellow Gary."

According to the Bryson City Police Department, Gary Wayt was last seen on Sunday, June 9, in Bryson City, North Carolina. The 39-year-old was driving a 2009 gray Nissan Rogue SUV with Indiana plates. Wayt is described as 6-foot-1, weighing 205 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head. Amber Portwood filed a missing persons report the following day, as reported by TMZ.

Sources indicate that Wayt and Portwood were in North Carolina for a family wedding. The couple, who recently went public with their relationship on 'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter', were staying in the Smoky Mountains. On the evening of June 9, an emotional conversation led to Wayt leaving their hotel without his cell phone, and driving off alone.

Amber Portwood was distraught over fiance Gary Wayt's disappearance

Close sources describe Portwood as being "beside herself" and distraught over Wayt's disappearance. Friends and family are actively assisting in the search for him.

Wayt’s disappearance occurred shortly after his first appearance on 'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter', where his relationship with Portwood was revealed to the public. Their relationship became a topic of discussion during a confrontational birthday dinner for Portwood's daughter, Leah.

Authorities urge anyone with information on Wayt's whereabouts to contact the local police at 828-488-2196, asking for Chief Robinson or Assistant Chief Dover.

Internet reacts after Amber Portwood's ex Gary Shirley tags Carole Baskin in search for fiance

The internet is buzzing after reality TV star Amber Portwood's ex, Gary Shirley, tagged Carole Baskin in his search for Portwood’s missing fiance. The reactions have been a mix of concern, speculation, and skepticism.

One user expressed concern but also doubt, writing, "I do pray that he has found safe but something about the story doesn't add up that he left in the car they staying at a cabin and he left his cell phone behind I really don't think that she would do anything to him although I know she's had violent issues with a few of her exes however could it possibly be for TV ratings that she's doing this."

Another commenter didn't hold back their suspicion, stating, "She did something to him. Amber is violent. She went after her last baby daddy with a hatchet. Good thing there was a door between them. Also Amber had domestic violence charges for beating OG baby daddy Gary. We all witnessed that abuse thanks to MTV."

Others believe the situation might be less sinister. One user suggested, "So they were in North Carolina for a wedding and got into a fight in the hotel room and he left without taking his phone.. he’s probably driving home and without his phone hasn’t seen the 'news'."

Another user speculated about the nature of their argument, saying, "My guess with her past they got in a fight and accused him of something or he said he was leaving and she grabbed his phone and wouldn't give it to him."

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