Found Safe TX - LF, 9, & dad, Hector Flores Jr, 49, hiking @ Big Bend Natl Park, 28 Jan 2022 *Arrest*

[Friday Fan]

I visited Big Bend once, many years ago. I remember being warned to stay out of "slot canyons" if there was any sign of rain because they could flood quickly and drown a person. I actually got semi-lost while I was hiking there because I hiked too far and didn't make it back to my camp site before it got dark. People who haven't visited some of these national parks don't realize how big they are and how easy it is to get lost.

Big Bend is especially scary because it is sooo remote. We would like to go, but I'm not a tent person. I know there's the lodge, but you gotta have reservations and they're always booked for a year or so.

There are very few accommodations near the park. It's literally in the middle of nowhere. Other parks are near towns, but Big Bend is surrounded by a scene straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Then, I imagine getting overheated. Where do tent campers go to cool off?

 

[OrangeCash]

Big Bend National Park authorities searching for missing man, child

Is the first photo of Hector likely to be from his driving licence? If not, maybe a work ID or somewhere else?

The photo of LF looks like a school photo

MOO

 

[OrangeCash]

I think Dad has custody. Just a hunch
MOO

I can't find much information online other than a couple of family member's names and a neighbour's name. But nothing else, mostly religious prayers from strangers.

Hoping for a good outcome!

 

[Ozoner]

Big Bend is especially scary because it is sooo remote. We would like to go, but I'm not a tent person. I know there's the lodge, but you gotta have reservations and they're always booked for a year or so.

There are very few accommodations near the park. It's literally in the middle of nowhere. Other parks are near towns, but Big Bend is surrounded by a scene straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Then, I imagine getting overheated. Where do tent campers go to cool off?

"I'm not a tent person."

You're a softy! LOL I've camped without a tent before—with just a sleeping bag (and maybe a makeshift pillow) under the stars. I wouldn't recommend it in my home state of Michigan, but you can do that in those arid western states. Even when it rains, it doesn't usually rain too much.

(No doubt some people will say I'm a softy for needing a sleeping bag! Some outdoors people are hard core.)

 

[LauraAnne]

Big Bend is especially scary because it is sooo remote. We would like to go, but I'm not a tent person. I know there's the lodge, but you gotta have reservations and they're always booked for a year or so.

There are very few accommodations near the park. It's literally in the middle of nowhere. Other parks are near towns, but Big Bend is surrounded by a scene straight out of the Twilight Zone.

Then, I imagine getting overheated. Where do tent campers go to cool off?

If you don't want to tent camp (and most park visitors don't, I think), and can't get a room at the lodge in the Basin (hard to come by, they fill up fast) you can stay at the nearby town of Terlingua or at the Lajitas golf resort, both in very easy driving distances from the park. I'd recommend Terlingua, which is a growing tourist town that still retains the hauntingly spiritual ghost town roots. A couple fun restaurants and night clubs, some upscale accommodations and also some basic places to stay.

Terlingua is a beautiful 8 minute drive to the park. Lajitas golf resort is only a little more, and it has a couple restaurants and lots of lodging and is fun even if you don't golf.

Don't miss it if you have the chance to go!

 

[Howl]

I concur. There are also a lot of Air BnB places springing up in the area and there's a basic motel in Study Butte, and it's a fairly quick drive to the west park entrance.

There are some outfitters that guide trips of various kinds if you aren't up to travelling on your own. Far Flung Outdoor Center has been out there forever and they also rent these cute little casitas.

The last time we were there, we took some time to go over to Big Bend National Park and drive the paved Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive to Castolon and then down to the overlook on the east end of Santa Elena Canyon. It was all spectacular!

As noted by others, it is beautiful, spectacular, enticing but unforgiving desert. Temps in the park tonight will be below freezing.

My heart aches for all family and friends of Hector and LF. Not knowing has to be desperately painful.

 

[annpats]

No doubt some people will say I'm a softy for needing a sleeping bag! Some outdoors people are hard core.

But what about scorpions, and other animals.....???

 

[Ozoner]

But what about scorpions, and other animals.....???

I have never been bothered by any animals while sleeping. I think most animals probably stay away from humans. I was bitten by a tick once—I awoke to find it very plump with my blood—but I was in a tent, so the tent didn't help.

Invasive rats (Norway rats and brown rats) are the only animals that I know of in the US that will bother a sleeping person, and those are typically found in urban areas. People have been eaten alive by rats.
Three-month old baby girl is EATEN ALIVE by monster rats after her mother left her home alone to go on all night drinking binge
Homeless Man Eaten Alive by Rats in Majorca

 

[OrangeCash]

Still no news on Hector or LF

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Good News!!! Found in Mexico!

Man and child missing out of Big Bend located

Published: Feb. 15, 2022 at 8:21 AM PST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (KOSA) -After missing for over two weeks, Hector Flores Jr., and his daughter LF have been successfully located alive and well in the Mexican state of Coahuila not far from Big Bend National Park.

On Sunday, February 13th, the National Park Service was notified by residents of a remote Mexican community across the Rio Grande that a man and young girl fitting the description of Hector and LF were in the area and seeking to purchase food. Mexico State Police were able to reach the area and confirm their identities Monday afternoon.

Both are reported to be in healthy condition. The two were detained by Mexican authorities and will be returned to the United States to reunite with family members today. Big Bend National Park rangers would like to thank all who participated in this search, and the public for their concern and helping spread the request for information.

Searchers from the NPS, FBI, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Fort Stockton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, residents of Boquillas, Mexican officials and Mexican State Police have been searching for the two individuals since February 5th, when Flores’ vehicle was found abandoned along the remote Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park.

An investigation into this incident is still underway. No additional information is available at this time.

 

[Betty P]

Good News!!! Found in Mexico!

Man and child missing out of Big Bend located

Published: Feb. 15, 2022 at 8:21 AM PST|Updated: 1 hour ago

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (KOSA) -After missing for over two weeks, Hector Flores Jr., and his daughter LF have been successfully located alive and well in the Mexican state of Coahuila not far from Big Bend National Park.

On Sunday, February 13th, the National Park Service was notified by residents of a remote Mexican community across the Rio Grande that a man and young girl fitting the description of Hector and LF were in the area and seeking to purchase food. Mexico State Police were able to reach the area and confirm their identities Monday afternoon.

Both are reported to be in healthy condition. The two were detained by Mexican authorities and will be returned to the United States to reunite with family members today. Big Bend National Park rangers would like to thank all who participated in this search, and the public for their concern and helping spread the request for information.

Searchers from the NPS, FBI, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Fort Stockton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, residents of Boquillas, Mexican officials and Mexican State Police have been searching for the two individuals since February 5th, when Flores’ vehicle was found abandoned along the remote Old Ore Road in Big Bend National Park.

An investigation into this incident is still underway. No additional information is available at this time.

This is great news! Did they get lost and find their way to civilization on the Mexican side?

 

[agilbe]

That is great news!!

 

[happyday]

Wow! Awesome to hear they’re ok! Looks like somebody has some explaining to do….

 

[OrangeCash]

Fantastic!! Thank you for the good news

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Great news. How far is it from where the car was left to where they were found?

 

[agilbe]

Great news. How far is it from where the car was left to where they were found?

I googled Coahuila to Old Ore Rd, Big Bend NP 9 hours 14 min by car, walking 73 hours.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I googled Coahuila to Old Ore Rd, Big Bend NP 9 hours 14 min by car, walking 73 hours.

Wow! Thank you. So, could they have got horribly lost and accidentally walked into Mexico?

I’m confused about the border crossing, but assume there are ways to cross without a passport? I’m also in England so a bit at the distances involved!

 

[agilbe]

Wow! Thank you. So, could they have got horribly lost and accidentally walked into Mexico?

I’m confused about the border crossing, but assume there are ways to cross without a passport? I’m also in England so a bit at the distances involved!

Truth be told, there are no checkpoints out in the middle of the desert. It would be possible. I live in a border state and there are many who are willing to cross the desert to get here. Many of them never make it. Especially if they are trying to cross in our 110+ temps in the summer.
This is an older story, but you get the picture
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[happyday]

Hmmmm. I’m getting about 33 miles from a random spot on northern Old Ore Rd. to Ojo Caliente, Coahulia, which is right on the other side of the Rio Grande. We don’t know exactly where they were found but that it was close to Big Bend & across Rio Grande.

 

[agilbe]

Hmmmm. I’m getting about 33 miles from a random spot on northern Old Ore Rd. to Ojo Caliente, Coahulia, which is right on the other side of the Rio Grande. We don’t know exactly where they were found but that it was close to Big Bend & across Rio Grande.

For LF's sake I hope that is a more accurate distance.