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Post by High Sierra Fan on Oct 20, 2016 17:02:17 GMT -8
He had a "satellite communication device" from whose transmission they took a last known position.
Here's hoping the device failed somehow and he's just hunkered down riding out the storms aftermath.
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Post by paula53 on Oct 20, 2016 17:44:02 GMT -8
I am thinking positive thoughts for his safety.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Oct 20, 2016 18:44:49 GMT -8
Indeed. My expectation is he's got the experience to take events as they come and not try and force an exit when the weather doesn't cooperate.
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Post by vinovampire on Oct 20, 2016 20:06:57 GMT -8
Good luck to him. I hope the weather turns in his favor.
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Post by johntpenca on Oct 21, 2016 12:30:03 GMT -8
Hoping for the best, but there has been an extensive ongoing search effort with no results I can find. He is now 5 days overdue. That is a long time for a 74 year old solo hiker.
From SEKI SAR:
Our latest press release with info. We really would like to speak to hikers who were in the area since last Thursday, regardless if they think they saw him or not. Information where he was not is very useful, too. Thank you!
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif. -- Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, park dispatch was notified of an overdue hiker visiting the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park. Robert “Bob” Woodie, a 74-year-old from Manhattan Beach, CA, was supposed to return from a backpacking trip on Sunday, October 16, 2016.
Mr. Woodie’s intended route of travel may have been from South Lake, outside Bishop, CA, into the park via Bishop Pass starting on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was possibly at Barrett Lakes, southeast of Dusy Basin, on the evening of Saturday, October 15, 2016, based on an electronic check-in message received from his satellite message device. The area experienced some inclement weather during this timeframe, with some areas above about 10,500 ft receiving snow. Overnight temperatures continue to be below freezing.
Mr. Woodie is an experienced hiker who is familiar with the area. He is caucasian with brown hair and brown eyes and is 5’5” and around 150 pounds. He was possibly carrying a blue shell type jacket, baseball cap or floppy hat, and boots. He is reported to have an internal frame backpack, possibly blue in color, and no hiking poles.
Two helicopters and 20 field personnel participated in park search operations today, with operations planned for Thursday, October, 20, 2016. The area is a high sierra alpine environment, between approximately 8,000 and 12,000 feet elevation. The rugged terrain includes areas of forest, alpine lakes, and areas above tree line with talus slopes and rocky mountain passes.
This search and rescue incident is being coordinated with the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department, which is simultaneously performing search operations adjacent to the park boundary within Inyo National Forest.
Anyone who may have come across Mr. Woodie or have any other information is encouraged to contact Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks at 559-565-3117 with their name, contact information. Please contact the park if you were in this area since Thursday, October 13, 2016, even if you do not believe you saw Mr. Woodie.
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Post by johntpenca on Oct 21, 2016 13:18:32 GMT -8
Just want to mention I updated/edited my earlier post to include the SEKI SAR report. If anyone was in the area at the time, please give them a call.
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Post by CompassRds on Oct 21, 2016 14:46:14 GMT -8
Do any of you think it is worth requesting the thread be pinned?
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Post by zeke on Oct 21, 2016 14:48:33 GMT -8
Good call. Done.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Oct 21, 2016 14:59:15 GMT -8
A five day delay for someone pf his experience doesn't concern me: I rather doubt he's still locked hard to the calendar so if conditions warranted a more cautious approach I expect he'd wait it out rather than push into dangerous conditions just to meet a specific date. This early he'd be bound to get a break in conditions for a self extraction.
The communicator going dark plus the delay is a concern. Though coincidences do happen and I'll be hoping for one here.
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Post by johntpenca on Oct 21, 2016 15:05:16 GMT -8
This early he'd be bound to get a break in conditions for a self extraction. 5 days late is not early given the amount of SAR effort. edit: I hope for the best, but am skeptical of the chances for survival.
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Post by zeke on Oct 21, 2016 15:06:42 GMT -8
I think HSF was referring to this early in the snow season.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Oct 21, 2016 15:09:45 GMT -8
I think HSF was referring to this early in the snow season. Yes. At this point i n the season the sustained winter conditions haven't usually locked in as of yet so there'd be expected breaks allowing better conditions for getting out.
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Post by johntpenca on Oct 21, 2016 15:13:48 GMT -8
Hope he comes out.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Oct 21, 2016 15:58:53 GMT -8
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Post by mav on Oct 21, 2016 17:34:52 GMT -8
SEKI NP 10/21 Update:
CONTACT: Zach Behrens, 559-565-3131 (o) or 559-679-2866 (c)
Search Continues for Missing Hiker Robert “Bob” Woodie
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif. -- As the search for Robert “Bob” Woodie continues, park officials are requesting that any hiker who was in the search area since Thursday, October 13, 2016, to reach out with information.
“Even if they do not think they saw Mr. Woodie, information about where he wasn't seen is also very important in directing our search efforts,” explained Rich Browne, Incident Commander for the search and rescue operation. “All information is helpful to our investigation. We currently have over 60 personnel and 2 helicopters assigned to the search incident.”
The search area consists of Bishop Pass, Dusy Basin, Barrett Lakes, and the John Muir Trail/Pacific Crest Trail for the length of Le Conte Canyon. The area is a high sierra alpine environment, between approximately 8,000 and 12,000 feet elevation. The rugged terrain includes areas of forest, alpine lakes, and areas above tree line with talus slopes and rocky mountain passes.
Mr. Woodie was reported missing after not returning from a four-day backpacking trip into the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park. His intended route of travel may have been from South Lake, outside Bishop, CA, into the park via Bishop Pass starting on Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was possibly at Barrett Lakes, southeast of Dusy Basin, on the evening of Saturday, October 15, 2016, based on an electronic check-in message received from his satellite message device. The area experienced some inclement weather during this timeframe, with some areas above about 10,500 ft receiving snow. Overnight temperatures continue to be below freezing.
Mr. Woodie, a 74-year-old from Manhattan Beach, CA, is an experienced hiker who is familiar with the area. He is caucasian with brown hair and brown eyes and is 5’5” and around 150 pounds. He was possibly carrying a blue shell type jacket, baseball cap or floppy hat, and boots. He is reported to have an internal frame backpack, possibly blue in color.
This search and rescue incident is being coordinated with the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department, which is simultaneously performing search operations adjacent to the park boundary within Inyo National Forest. Yosemite Search and Rescue and Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team are assisting in the operation within Kings Canyon National Park.
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