ID ID - Ernie McGill Jr 60, Endangered, traumatic brain injury, res WY, visiting family in ID, may be looking for Bigfoot, Pocatello, PD post 13 Oct 2025

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The Pocatello Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ernie McGill Jr., a 60-year-old Native American male from Washakie, Wyoming. Ernie is visiting ...

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tMonday October 13th, 2025 :: 05:05 p.m. MDT

Pocatello Police asking for Publics Help Locating Endangered Male​

The Pocatello Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ernie McGill Jr., a 60-year-old Native American male from Washakie, Wyoming.

Ernie is visiting Pocatello with family and suffers from a traumatic brain injury. He is considered an endangered missing adult and may be attempting to search for Bigfoot.


Ernie is described as:

• 5 feet 8 inches tall
• Shoulder-length salt-and-pepper hair with a beard
• Last seen wearing a gray vest with orange on it, a dark-colored beanie, a black undershirt, and blue jeans

He was last observed walking south in the 1300 block of South 5th Avenue. Ernie is known to walk slowly and may hide in trees or wooded areas when approached.

Anyone who sees Ernie or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Pocatello Police Department immediately at 208-234-6100.


Address/Location
Pocatello Police Department
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 208-234-6100

Pocatello Police search for Missing Endangered Adult with traumatic brain injury - Local News 8

The Pocatello Police Department is urgently asking the public for help in locating Ernie McGill Jr., an endangered missing man visiting the area. The 60-year-old Native American male from Washakie, Wyoming, was visiting family in the area. Ernie suffers from a traumatic brain injury and was last...

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Pocatello police asking for public's help in search for missing endangered man

POCATELLO — The Pocatello Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ernie McGill Jr., a 60-year-old Native American male from Washakie, Wyoming.

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Update: October 14, 2025. Ernie is safe.

Per the Pocatello Police

Ernie McGill Jr. has been located and returned to his family. He was located by the Idaho State Police walking along the interstate in Bingham County. The Pocatello Police Department would like to thank the public, Idaho State Police and Bannock County Sheriff Office for assistance in locating Ernie.