Found Deceased CA - Tim Sgrignoli, 29, Ventura, Gaviota Peak, hiker left girlfriend to get help, gf found, 4 Sept 2022

[imstilla.grandma]

The search continued Monday for a Ventura man who went missing while hiking with his girlfriend near Gaviota Peak during Sunday’s intense heat.

Tim Sgignoli, 29, left his companion to seek help Sunday afternoon after she began suffering from a heat-related illness in the triple-digit conditions, according to Capt. Scott Safechuck of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The woman, whose name has not been released, was hoisted off the trail by a county helicopter and flown to Fire Station 38 near Gaviota.

She was treated for mild heat exhaustion at the scene but was not hospitalized.

Sgignoli reportedly had given his cell phone to his girlfriend, as hers had stopped working.

He has brown hair and blue eyes, and was wearing shorts and no shirt, Safechuck said.

They searched through the night in the areas in and around the Trespass Trail, using live-scent and cadaver dogs.

As of 10:15 a.m. Monday, Sgignoli had not been located.

Search Continues for 29-Year-Old Hiker Missing on Trail in Gaviota Area

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[WingsOverTX]

Still looking for him!

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Our Ventura County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Teams are currently assisting Santa Barbara Co. SAR in the search for Tim Sgrignoli. Sgrignoli went missing on a hiking trail north of Hwy 101 and Hwy 1. At the time he went missing temperatures were over 110 degrees.
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Los equipos de búsqueda y rescate del Alguacil del condado de Ventura actualmente están ayudando a los equipos de búsqueda y rescate del condado de Santa Barbara en la búsqueda de Tim Sgrignoli. Sgrignoli desapareció en una ruta de senderismo al norte de la autopista 101 y la autopista 1. En el momento en que desapareció, las temperaturas superaban los 110 grados.

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[WingsOverTX]

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[GraceG]

At that temperature, the body would need about a quart of water PER HOUR, per person. That's a lot of water to carry, and unlikely he was carrying any amount close to what was needed. Are any of you familiar with the area - are there any fresh water sources?

 

[RadDadBoy]

I'm guessing she accessed help by using his cell phone? Why wouldn't they have tried that before he left to walk for help in 110+ degree temperatures? Something doesn't seem right. Maybe I have just spent too much time on Websleuths.

 

[JustMyself]

I'm guessing she accessed help by using his cell phone? Why wouldn't they have tried that before he left to walk for help in 110+ degree temperatures? Something doesn't seem right. Maybe I have just spent too much time on Websleuths.

You're right - sounds like inexperienced hikers though rather than anything nefarious. To go hiking in those temps without enough water and then to split up and leave behind the only working phone speaks to inexperience and panic. In my opinion. (Maybe I just want there to be an innocent explanation for once, too many terrible stories lately)

 

[WingsOverTX]

You're right - sounds like inexperienced hikers though rather than anything nefarious. To go hiking in those temps without enough water and then to split up and leave behind the only working phone speaks to inexperience and panic. In my opinion. (Maybe I just want there to be an innocent explanation for once, too many terrible stories lately)

I agree. When under duress, judgment is often poor. Let's hope he stayed close to a trail. Heat exhaustion can lead to even worse decision-making like wandering away.

MOO

 

[Snoopster]

I looked for an update on this and couldn't find one. Hopefully he's been found.
The trail they were on (Tresspass Trail) is about 7 miles long and is classified as 'Hard' on AllTrails. A couple of comments on AllTrails about the trail in the past week or so indicated that the trail was very hot.

 

[LauraAnne]

What a sweet looking man! Prayers he is found soon.

 

[ashhouston]

why do people do this? it's not smart to hike when its so hot I hear stories all the time like this

 

[WingsOverTX]

why do people do this? it's not smart to hike when its so hot I hear stories all the time like this

Sometimes conditions are ok when you start out.

Sometimes distance out & back looks fine because you've done it before but not in the heat.

Sometimes people miscalculate water needs for the reasons above & because extra water is a burden to carry, they take a chance.

Sometimes people overestimate their physical abilities.

Sometimes people ignore their intuition & subtle warning signs (that seem obvious to others & even oneself in retrospect).

It's human nature to take risks IMO. I tried to climb a mountain in CO once. Before I got too overheated (it wasn't even a hot day but sun exposure was heavy), I turned back halfway up. I was very disappointed to miss out on my goal but suffered no injury, fortunately.

It's easy to judge - I've done it a lot in these cases, too. It's also helpful to remember risk calculation is partly learned by taking risks.

People are imperfect & even well-prepared & knowledgeable hikers sometimes run into trouble.

That's how it is. My belief is that is how it always will be.

JMO

 

[slowpoke]

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“The search for Tim Sgrignoli, 29, of Ventura, will now be handled through the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.“

“A passerby reported Sunday seeing someone who might have been the missing boyfriend walking southbound on northbound Highway 101 near Refugio.”

 

[j_in_c]

Hoping the highway sighting is valid. Walking on the road greatly improves the odds of someone being able to find and assist him. I assume they have checked local hospitals in case a good Samaritan brought him to one. Still time for there to be a good outcome here, but it requires him having found shelter from the heat wave.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

According to authorities, Sgrignoli may have been spotted close to the 101 and 1 highways near Gaviota Pass; he was wearing shorts and no shirt. On Monday, both live scent canines and cadaver dogs were brought into the area by UTV to assist the search.

On Monday afternoon, County Fire spokesperson Captain Scott Safechuck announced that the Sheriff’s Office would be taking over command going into Tuesday

Major Search Continues for Ventura Hiker Missing in Santa Barbara County

Tim Sgrignoli, 29, was reported missing after being separated from his girlfriend on a hike near Gaviota.

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At about 2 p.m., a female hiker was suffering mild heat exhaustion in the area of Trespass Trail. The temperature at the time was 114 degrees.

The woman’s boyfriend, Tim Sgrignoli, 29, of Ventura left to get help and water, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. He did not return.

Sgrignoli reportedly left his phone with his girlfriend, which she used to call for help. A county helicopter airlifted the woman off the mountain. A search ensued for Sgrignoli.

Initially, officials said Sgrignoli may have been picked up and given a ride. A passerby reported possibly seeing Sgrignoli walking south on northbound Highway 101.

https://calcoastnews.com/2022/09/crews-searchingfor-hiker-who-went-missing-from-gaviota-peak/

 

[mewmew]

Sometimes conditions are ok when you start out.

Sometimes distance out & back looks fine because you've done it before but not in the heat.

Sometimes people miscalculate water needs for the reasons above & because extra water is a burden to carry, they take a chance.

Sometimes people overestimate their physical abilities.

Sometimes people ignore their intuition & subtle warning signs (that seem obvious to others & even oneself in retrospect).

It's human nature to take risks IMO. I tried to climb a mountain in CO once. Before I got too overheated (it wasn't even a hot day but sun exposure was heavy), I turned back halfway up. I was very disappointed to miss out on my goal but suffered no injury, fortunately.

It's easy to judge - I've done it a lot in these cases, too. It's also helpful to remember risk calculation is partly learned by taking risks.

People are imperfect & even well-prepared & knowledgeable hikers sometimes run into trouble.

That's how it is. My belief is that is how it always will be.

JMO

So agree! I went on a bike ride a couple years ago. For whatever reason, I got a bit dizzy and I crashed (HARD) and tried to keep going. I was not able to! Thankfully I was with someone who was able to go get help, and they came back with a vehicle and got me (as I think was the plan here in this case). Any other time I could’ve made it, but accidents happen.

I do hope he is ok. It seems like from what we know, his heart was in the right place. Then again, stories here never cease to amaze me.

JMO

 

[youarentsilly]

A passerby reported possibly seeing Sgrignoli walking south on northbound Highway 101.

If he got down to the 101 that changes the calculus, IMO.

 

[Seni]

If he got down to the 101 that changes the calculus, IMO.

Could you expand?

Am just imagining this guy without water, without shirt.

 

[youarentsilly]

Could you expand?

Am just imagining this guy without water, without shirt.

The 101 is basically THE way through this area, which is near where the 101 splits/combines (depending on which way you are headed) with Highway 1. Its steadily busy at all times. If I remember correctly there are multiple trailheads, which likely draw vehicle and foot traffic on a holiday weekend. All that traffic brings cell reception, water, shade, transportation. I think there is also a public rest stop nearby.

Admittedly, none of that doesn't assure a good outcome. But it seems to change the calculus.

That said, I don't know why we haven't heard something if he did indeed get down. Wouldn't flagging down a vehicle be the first thing you'd do? The fact that we haven't heard any confirmation worries me. Perhaps the eyewitness was wrong.

IMO

 

[Seni]

Thanks for your reply! Agree.

 

[flower_girl]

Bump?