Crews are searching for a man in Olympic National Park (ONP) who was last seen on Aug. 31.
Crews are searching for a man in Olympic National Park (ONP) who was last seen on Aug. 31.
Neil Gehring left the Madison Falls Trailhead in ONP and intended to spend one night during his cross-country traverse from Boulder Lake to Appleton Pass.
A photo of Neil Gehring, who went missing in Olympic National Park. He was last seen on Aug. 31, 2026. (Olympic National Park)However, the 26-year-old was reported overdue at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 2, and teams began searching for him soon after.
ONP said in a news release that crews have been unsuccessful using aerial, ground, drone, and dog methods on the hiker's expected route over the past ten days.
Search and rescue teams will now focus on finding new clues.
Gehring is described as 5 feet five inches tall and 130 pounds. He has short, black hair and a slender build.
ONP said his tent may have been orange.
Anyone who was in the area or who has information should call 888-653-0009 or email OLYM_Tips@cloud.doi.gov.
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