Possible missing hiker: Twin Lakes, Sequoia National Park
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:45 am
Campers:
Ski Bum & I are working a search in Sequoia National Park in the Twin Lakes area -- bounded by Lodgepole and Silliman Pass. We're looking for information from anyone who's been hiking in that area since around October 31st -- or maybe even a few days before that big storm then.
Some hikers noticed a tent that apparently had no one around it for a few days and reported it to rangers. After checking, it looked like it'd been there for awhile, maybe as long as late October. Kind of a strange mix of gear: brand new camping equipment, but food and some other stuff you wouldn't expect from an experienced hiker.
So, it it would hugely helpful for ANYONE who was hiking in that area -- whether you remember seeing anyone or not (negative information helps too), to call the number below. Also, if you were in the Roaring River or Rowell Meadow areas, we'd like to hear from you as well.
Many thanks!
George Durkee
Park Ranger, Sequoia Kings National Parks
Here's the press release with details:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks News Release
December 1, 2008
For Immediate Release
Alexandra Picavet 1-559-565-3131
Sequoia National Park Requests Public Assistance in Search Effort
Sequoia National Park is asking for assistance from the public in obtaining information about an abandoned campsite near Twin Lakes in Sequoia National Park. The campsite seems to have much of the gear and food supplies still in it. No identification from the person who set up the camp has been found.
The park received a report yesterday from two hikers who noticed the campsite had not been occupied in more than 24 hours. This report follows a sketchy report from a hiker approximately a week ago, but he did not have much information for rangers to go on. At this time there are no unresolved reports of overdue hikers, no abandoned vehicles, and no Wilderness Permits that are associated with this situation.
A hasty search by two rangers and a helicopter located the abandoned camp but did not find an associated person. The investigation is ongoing. The National Park Service is currently asking for any person who was in the Twin Lakes area including hiking between Lodgepole and Silliman Pass since October 31, 2008 to contact rangers with any information that will aid in this investigation. “We are looking for information about when this camp was setup, so even if someone did not see the camp, that would provide information to our investigation,” Incident
Commander Kyle Nelson said.
The parks dispatch office can be reached at 1-559-565-3341 extension 0, 24 hours a day.
Media representatives should call 1-559-679-2866 (cell) or email Alexandra_Picavet@nps.gov for information.
NPS
Ski Bum & I are working a search in Sequoia National Park in the Twin Lakes area -- bounded by Lodgepole and Silliman Pass. We're looking for information from anyone who's been hiking in that area since around October 31st -- or maybe even a few days before that big storm then.
Some hikers noticed a tent that apparently had no one around it for a few days and reported it to rangers. After checking, it looked like it'd been there for awhile, maybe as long as late October. Kind of a strange mix of gear: brand new camping equipment, but food and some other stuff you wouldn't expect from an experienced hiker.
So, it it would hugely helpful for ANYONE who was hiking in that area -- whether you remember seeing anyone or not (negative information helps too), to call the number below. Also, if you were in the Roaring River or Rowell Meadow areas, we'd like to hear from you as well.
Many thanks!
George Durkee
Park Ranger, Sequoia Kings National Parks
Here's the press release with details:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks News Release
December 1, 2008
For Immediate Release
Alexandra Picavet 1-559-565-3131
Sequoia National Park Requests Public Assistance in Search Effort
Sequoia National Park is asking for assistance from the public in obtaining information about an abandoned campsite near Twin Lakes in Sequoia National Park. The campsite seems to have much of the gear and food supplies still in it. No identification from the person who set up the camp has been found.
The park received a report yesterday from two hikers who noticed the campsite had not been occupied in more than 24 hours. This report follows a sketchy report from a hiker approximately a week ago, but he did not have much information for rangers to go on. At this time there are no unresolved reports of overdue hikers, no abandoned vehicles, and no Wilderness Permits that are associated with this situation.
A hasty search by two rangers and a helicopter located the abandoned camp but did not find an associated person. The investigation is ongoing. The National Park Service is currently asking for any person who was in the Twin Lakes area including hiking between Lodgepole and Silliman Pass since October 31, 2008 to contact rangers with any information that will aid in this investigation. “We are looking for information about when this camp was setup, so even if someone did not see the camp, that would provide information to our investigation,” Incident
Commander Kyle Nelson said.
The parks dispatch office can be reached at 1-559-565-3341 extension 0, 24 hours a day.
Media representatives should call 1-559-679-2866 (cell) or email Alexandra_Picavet@nps.gov for information.
NPS