The general consensus from the group was an expression heard over and over againone minute she was there, and the next minute she was gone. He was a strong and fit 22-year-old. Multiple cases brought for in Missing 411 noted that the victims who vanished went missing while they were picking berries or while standing near berry bushes. In other cases, the only thing found is a mystery. The people who vanish run the gamut from elderly 79-year-old Fortunato River to highly experienced hikers like Morgan Heimer. Great starting point for anyone who is researching this phenomenon ! We are sorry. In the following weeks, park officials sent out search parties to look for her. If pressed for more investigation, the answer is almost always a stern no.. They make no noise when they go, and make no indication that they wanted to go. Its essential to keep in mind that law enforcement agencies have limited resources. Of all incidents that are reported, not all are investigated in some cases, the agencies involved decide that the person disappeared of their own free will. Some of the most visited national parks in the country have a dark side. However, if he had sustained an injury or passed, why is there still no other trace of him?[7]. He has a royal blue Outdoor Products daypack. This left Fugates wife, Dody, unable to collect his pension or any survivors benefits. Considering how easy it is to get lost in these areas, it normally wouldnt raise an eye. This is a look at some of the cases that we have reported on in national parks. Almost every single culture has lore that involves strange disappearances in the woods. When considering SAR numbers, you should keep in mind that these dont just cover searches, they also cover rescues. However, the trail went cold then. The FBI doesnt get involved in a missing persons case unless there is proof of foul play. The lead tour guide recalled walking away from the cliff they were standing on to talk to a member of the excursion group. He is in excellent physical condition with no medical concerns. Figuring out the actual number of people who have disappeared from national parks is a challenging task. A massive search party began the next day. However, he was not noticed missing until the next day when park officials realized that he had not yet checked out from his lodgings. Most of them take photos and enjoy their commune with nature. However, when these two people returned, they realized that Alfred was no longer with them. I love this book ; just like I loved the first book and I look forward to the next .The stories are strange but the writers never say this is the answer they just give you the facts. The first time Floyd Roberts visited the Grand Canyon was in 1992 when a friend of his, Ned Bryant, suggested they make the trip together. When Carl Landers disappeared, fresh snow was on the ground. He is in excellent physical condition with no medical concerns. The sudden end to footprints is an unlucky omen for victims, but its scarily common among these disappearances. 9 Samuel "Sammy" Boehlke. As other people fretted over Y2K, Ruppert went to the Argentine Peak in Colorado to ring in the new year. Also, unlike others on this list, Ficery had not experienced any recent tragedies or shown signs that he was a danger to himself at all. She was an extremely experienced climber and often traveled to reach new heights. In this second installment of National Park Mysteries & Disappearances, Steve Stockton, along with Bill Melder, presents the reader with a side to these locations you've never heard before. Take photos, note the exact location, and report it when you return. Five years and countless hikers in the area have passed through, yet nothing at all can be found of this man. However, the area can be rocky, so there is the danger of getting injured or waylaid. Ruppert had planned to be a member of a backpacking group traveling 30 miles across the park. Furthermore, SAR incidents for missing people do not mean that someone has actually disappeared. Inside the car, authorities also found some unused survival gear and a note that said Dont try to follow me, adding more intrigue to the case. They continued to the campsite, and still, no Polly. For one, reporting a missing person is often not a legal requirement. The most alarming reappearances are the ones where victims are found alive. Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021. According to data from a Freedom of Information report, Grand Canyon National Park reported 785 search and rescue (SAR) incidents in the period between 2018 and 2020, while Yellowstone reported 732 such incidents. Her husband, the third and last presumably, had fallen ill, her mother had recently passed, and her pastor speculated she was having an affair. No one outside of the church group remembers seeing him along the trail. Roberts did not meet them on the other side. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. If you follow David Paulides youll know that he has put an emphasis on those that go missing in wilderness areas, but also has a major interest in those that go missing in National Parks. If she was injured along the trail, certainly one of the many people in the area at the time or in the search parties wouldve found her or something of hers. However, to this day, no one has come forward with any details on Burke, and he remains missing. If anything, studies of the clothing suggest that many of the victims had their clothing removed when they died. Proceed with caution: Data details deaths in national parks Written by Holly Kays Wednesday, July 14, 2021 On May 21, 2000, a beloved Sevier County elementary school teacher named Glenda Ann Bradley took a walk on the Little River Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with her ex-husband Ralph Hill. A slew of volunteers came to the park to help look for Gibson. There is no firmly established profile, so we have selected points from multiple eras.These profile points will be examined within three cases: James McGrogan, Bart Schleyer, and Mike Petersen. Melton didnt have any belongings with her, not even a change of clothes or her purse. When clothing items of discovered victims get tested, DNA evidence and forensic studies rarely ever show any evidence of large predators interacting with them. This means that an intelligent animal, possibly a human, would have removed their clothes and dropped them by the body after the person in question was killed. I am Brandon. They even demanded she repay the $6,000+ that they had paid her over the time he had been missing. Could it be that their garments attracted unseen forces to them? He was an intelligent man; he even worked for NASA before teaching game design and programming for high school students. Aside from crowds of hikers, campers, and general tourists, theres a dark side to these three locations in California; the famous Yosemite, Joshua Tree and Mount Shasta. They range from skewed data sampling to extraterrestrials and bigfoot.#missing411 #unsolvedmysteries0:00 Introduction0:56 Missing 411 Origin4:49 Missing 411 Profile7:39 Case 1: James McGrogan11:10 Case 2: Bart Schleyer16:31 Case 3: Mike Petersen19:16 Possible TheoriesSources: https://pastebin.com/BMXXz7mH Since then, the Hydes disappearance has been a major cause of intrigue for many. Stuart was 77 and, along the way, decided to stop to rest as well. Those who are found alive are in a daze, unsure of where they were. Everyone was standing in line to enter a new portion of the hike, and Morgan was last in line. The trail that they were on at the time of her disappearance is relatively steep, with some major drop-offs along one side. As an avid hiker, and a lover of our park system, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The cave was filled with robots and medical equipment. Its essential to understand that search and rescue incidents are not necessarily a result of people who have actively gone missing. Several cases of surviving Missing 411 people involve others discovering them in a daze, unable to recall where they were or what happened to them. His pack was found in 2019 between Aspen Valley and Smith Peak. Authorities then quickly sought the help of the public, citing that the Yosemite National Park has hundreds of trails running through it and would be impossible to search through by themselves. A canine team was brought in immediately but provided no answers. Twenty years ago, on 5 April 2000, an Irish tourist named Kieran Burke went missing from the Yosemite National Park in California. Independent researchers estimate this number is about 1100-1600. There is an obvious connection between the sometimes rugged and difficult terrain of National Parks and missing persons and deaths that occur there. Richard is a white male, roughly 5' 11\" tall, 150lbs, brown eyes and a beard. Keep telling your stories! It is believed that Ms. Lakoduk may have gotten stuck in the terrible weather and was unable to get off the mountains. Even though she would now be in her 90s, with no evidence to say otherwise, the National Park Service keeps her missing person case open year after year.[6]. The Pacific Crest Trail here is not steep like the other parts of Yosemite but rather gradually rises and falls. Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. Enjoy stories, how-to articles and reviews from our team of expert guides, certified coaches, and career outdoor professionals. Many people enter the parks inexperienced or unprepared. 2021. Did Melton meet her lover in the woods, run off with no personal possessions or identification, and leave the Mountains that she loved so dearly, along with her husband and friends? When they rejoin others, the feeling immediately subsides and is replaced with a feeling of unsease. He was the only permanent staff member at the park and would not have left the other seasonal employee to finish that job. The National Park Service in the United States preserves untouched natural beauty. The feeling is one thats been reported for millennia, a primal reminder of what its like to be away from society. If all the victims were young, this might make sense. What happened on the side of the hill that the other two couldnt have heard him if he needed help? She also warned her granddaughter that white berries known as dolls eyes are extremely dangerous. Its essential to look at the numbers in context before you decide that the Grand Canyon and Yosemite are too dangerous to visit. Not so much. I love this book ; just like I loved the first book and I look forward to the next .The stories are strange but the writers never say this is the answer they just give you the facts. The NPS is dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and wellness of our visitors and employees. Penca was not an experienced hiker but was in a well-traveled area with his friends and tour guides. He is a 74-year-old white male, with slender build, 5 ft 10 in, 155 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair and beard. When the average person thinks of dangerous areas in the United States, they typically think of inner city areas with high crime rates. He loved find the most challenging routes and do off trail adventures. I think its relevant for lots of different groups, as it covers so many different topics. Polly Melton was not someone you would expect to be an avid hiker. Therefore, this volume is a great read for me to get up to speed with Yosemite, Joshua Tree National Park , Mt Shasta as well as all the legends and well known cases in those areas. It's unclear how he and his partner got separated, however, their vehicle was found at the Quartz Mountain Trailhead roughly 25 miles from where they were camped ( Lower Merced Pass Lake)If you have any information regarding his case, please call the NPS investigative Tip Line at: (888)-653-0009I'll also cover the deaths of Fred Zalokar (61 of reno Nevada) Fred was a famed runner and extreme sports guy. The cattlemen who once roamed the rugged country stretching hundreds of miles northeast of Melbourne say it is an easy place to disappear if you're not careful, or if you want to. It could be that this hour has something to do with portals and paranormal creatures waking up. Even for incredibly experienced people like Ficery, the National Park Service does not ever recommend hiking alone. This individual is believed to have gone on a day hike from his campsite at White Wolf Campground and never returned. Interestingly one of the dogs found a trace that went past the Dome, about a mile and a half further than she was last seen around Newfound Gap. However, when these two people returned, they realized that Alfred was no longer with them. He had texted his son on 9/17/16 saying he was on his way to Yosemite. He has a royal blue Outdoor Products daypack. Among many cultures, its said that PANic in the woods is natures way of fighting back against the constant encroachment of man. Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022, Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Who doesnt love scaring the crap out of their friends with a good old-fashioned spooky game? The National Park Service (NPS) is dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and wellness of our visitors and employees. 398K views 2 years ago #missing411 #unsolvedmysteries Missing 411 is a profile of mysterious commonalities among seemingly unconnected missing persons cases in national parks and forests. The group could see Stacy and Stuart along the path as they were downhill from the cabins. On 3 July, Alfred Beilhartzs father, Willian Beilhartz, woke up early to wash up at a stream nearby and Alfred followed him. Strange Worldwide National Park DisappearancesNational Park DisappearancesMy links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=11624816Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/TopMysteries?sub_confirmation=1Twitter: https://twitter.com/Unanswered5s Sources:Click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eGK6MtE1SqHfLh9n-XJKtBmEAZaVrRjV0Xaa7k-xQAI/edit?usp=sharing Every culture has its own unique superstitions dealing with protecting oneself from unseen forces in nature. According to him, a boat like the one the Hydes had used would have been difficult to control on the rapids and may have caused their accidental drowning. Nearby locals picked up on the hikers unsettled emotions, then warned them to stay in the woods. Several dog units were also brought in to help find any trace of her. The SAR numbers mentioned above covered a span of two to three years. Kramer, without any warning, chose to take off to California and, from there, the Grand Canyon. Roberts enjoyed it so much he became Bryants regular hiking companion. Due to his autism, Sammy was also scared of loud . The NPS had him listed as missing but told his wife that they believed he walked off the job and therefore was terminated. Paul Braxton Fugate was a Park Ranger at Chiricahua National Monument, a National Park in Arizona. In most cases, victims dont remember what happened during their time gone. National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington and Idaho) . The random assortment of victims is strange enough, but what makes these disappearances even stranger is how they vanish and how they are foundif they ever are found at all. Call Yosemite Search and Rescue at 209/238-7046 or email yosemite.search.rescue@gmail.com. We are asking all wilderness travelers north of Tioga Road and between Cherry Lake and Tuolumne Meadows to report possible sightings of Joel or any unattended/possibly abandoned equipment. Considering how quiet government authorities are about the disappearances, its not surprising that many Missing 411 readers believe that government agents may have something to do with the missing people. Inside the car, authorities also found some unused survival gear and a note that said Dont try to follow me, adding more intrigue to the case. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Despite the immediate and immense response to Stacys disappearance, the only trace of her that has ever been located was her camera lens cap. Specifically, they were planning on going to Clingmans Dome, where a stunning view of the mountains can be seen from a 45-foot tall observation tower. In the morning, the hikers got out of the van. Amazon has encountered an error. Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021. However, before these numbers scare you away from visiting the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, read on. The trip was not an unusual one for Ruppert. The trip was attended by her father and six others, all riding mules. The guide mentioned that Heimer wanted to take a break, so no one was particularly concerned at the time. He is a 74-year-old white male, with slender build, 5 ft 10 in, 155 lbs., with blue eyes, gray hair and beard. Those who are found dead often have signs of a large predator dragging them away. To their horror, they noticed a trail of bipedal, humanoid tracks leading up to the vans windowbut none leading away. After this, Ruppert seemed to simply vanish. He is 5-foot-11 with brown eyes and gray hair. Given the size of these parks, its essential to remember that not all SAR incidents are due to actual missing persons they may simply be a result of people who were accidentally separated from their group. Of these, Grand Canyon and Yosemite make up over half 11 from Yosemite and 5 from Grand Canyon. In almost all the Missing 411 cases, a brief search is conducted for the missing individuals with no results. I enjoyed volume 1 of this series and I enjoy this volume (2) even more ! This works out to less than 1 person every 5 years. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications. While this may seem like a significant number, its actually minuscule in context. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family, his students, and everyone who knew him If you have any information regarding James's case, please call the Madera County Sheriff's Office at: (559)-658-2555I will also do a review of Sandra Johnsen Hughes (54 originally from Hawaii, but had moved to Mariposa CA to escape the Covid Pandemic) I covered her case in a previous video but she remains missing. #Herziiprints #walldecor #nationalparks #nature #ZionNationalpark #Zion, No matter the adventurehiking, biking, traveling, birdwatching, pregnancy or losing your first toothweve got Passports to record every moment , Our family of Passports encourages you to slow down, observe, and take notes to capture lifes moments, Yosemite National Park 1890 California T-Shirt, No matter the adventurehiking, traveling, pregnancy - weve got Passports to record every moment, Feel the paths where ancient native people and pioneers walked. 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