Found Safe CA - Thomas Jackman, 72, Sequoia National Park, 13 June 2018

[doodles1211]

"He is from Sun Valley, CA and is described as 6'1", 187 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen with a red backpack, wearing a blue and gray shirt and hiking boots.

He went hiking on Wednesday with a male friend, and the two walked into the woods on Woodpecker Trail off of Sherman Pass Road in the Domeland Wilderness area.

At around 5:30 pm, while traveling near Woodpecker Trail and Dark Canyon Trail, Jackman injured his knee. His friend told Jackman to stay put, and he would look for help.

When the friend returned, Jackman was gone, so he checked both the Woodpecker Trail and Dark Canyon Trail. Unable to find Jackman, he spent the night in the area hoping he would return.

On Thursday, the friend tracked down a US Forest Service employee who was able to notify the Sheriff's Office. That afternoon, crews began to search for Jackman using a CHP Helicopter."

Sun Valley man, 72, missing inside Sequoia National Park

 

[Darling136]

Thomas Jackman, 72, was located safe and in good health by a California National Guard helicopter at around 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

He was found near the area of Lunch Meadow at Sequoia National Park, four days after he went missing.

Missing 72-year-old hiker found safe at Sequoia National Park

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[badgersmythe]

Fantastic news!