The search for Travis Michael Decker, the fugitive father accused of killing his three daughters, has intensified following a possible sighting in the vast Idaho wilderness.

The chilling allegations against Decker have gripped the nation, transforming a family tragedy into a desperate manhunt.

Decker is charged with the murders of his daughters, whose ages have not been publicly released for privacy reasons, although reports indicate they were young.

The exact circumstances surrounding their deaths remain under investigation, but the severity of the charges paints a horrifying picture.

The reported sighting in an Idaho forest, a location unspecified for investigative reasons, has sparked a massive search effort involving local law enforcement, state police, and potentially federal agencies.

The rugged terrain and dense forest cover present significant challenges to search teams, requiring specialized skills and equipment to navigate the area effectively.

Search dogs, helicopters, and possibly drones are likely being deployed to cover as much ground as possible, focusing on areas where the potential sighting was reported.

Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

The details surrounding the sighting itself – whether it was a confirmed visual identification, a vehicle sighting linked to Decker, or other evidence – remain undisclosed to avoid jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.

The case has garnered significant national attention, partly due to the horrific nature of the alleged crime and partly due to the elusive nature of the suspect.

The extended period since the alleged murders and the lack of definitive information on Decker's whereabouts have heightened anxieties and increased the urgency of the search.

The potential sighting in Idaho presents a crucial lead, offering a tangible hope that Decker will be apprehended and brought to justice, bringing some measure of closure to those affected by this unspeakable tragedy.

However, the vast and unforgiving wilderness presents significant obstacles, making the search a challenging and protracted undertaking.

The focus remains on securing Decker’s arrest and uncovering the full truth behind the deaths of his three daughters.

Update: Investigators say the man spotted in Idaho .

Travis Decker, the  wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend, and federal authorities are following up on the new lead after the father has been missing for over a month.

The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force said it had received a tip Saturday from a family recreating near a camping area in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest that they saw a man whose description was consistent with that of Decker.

Authorities asked anyone who was in the area over the Fourth of July weekend, specifically in the Bear Creek area in Idaho, to come forward with any tips, CBS affiliate in Seattle reported. 

The Bear Creek area is between Sawtooth National Forest and Boise National Forest, about 100 miles east of Boise, Idaho.

 since June 2, when a sheriff's deputy in Washington found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters — 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker — at a campground outside Leavenworth, Washington. 

Authorities found the girls' bodies down an embankment at a campsite in the Cascade Mountains. A man's blood discovered on the tailgate of Decker's vehicle was confirmed to likely be his, with the DNA profile matching the one found on his belongings, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office said last week.

The discovery came three days after he failed to return the girls to their mother's home in Wenatchee, about 100 miles east of Seattle, following a scheduled visit.

Last month, investigators said there was that the father and ex-soldier remained in the area or that he is alive at all. They also released images of what Decker .

Authorities in Washington on June 10  they'd spotted Decker near a remote alpine lake in a popular backpacking area in the Cascade Range. Tracking teams followed up on a tip from hikers who reported seeing a lone hiker who appeared to be ill-prepared for the conditions.

But he has not been found.

Eric Toms, supervisory deputy U.S. Marshal with the District of Boise, said the agency was receiving more tips from the public following the statement the task force released Sunday. Toms, in an email, said the agency was evaluating each tip and that a search team involving the marshals service, the U.S. Forest Service and the Camas County Sheriff's Office set out Monday.

He said authorities planned to speak with residents and people camping or recreating in the area. He said Decker has a history of hitchhiking and encouraged motorists not to pick up any hitchhikers.

The Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to Decker's capture.