Found Deceased WY - Jared Hembree, 26, from TX, Grand Teton National Park, Moran, 21 Oct 2021

[GuyfromCanada]

Search operations are underway to find a missing 26-year-old Texas man. Jared Hembree was last seen in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday, October 21 near Game Warden Point in Moran, Wyoming.

Hembree is 5’9” tall and 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has been described as wearing a green t-shirt with black pants and is believed to be carrying a black backpack.

Park law enforcement received a call expressing concern about Hembree’s welfare after an interaction with him outside of the park’s eastern boundary. Hembree’s vehicle was located unattended at Game Warden Point parking area in the eastern part of the park.

Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers, Teton County Sherriff’s Office deputies, and Teton County Search and Rescue are involved in the search. Efforts have included ground and aerial search operations. The Civil Air Patrol has provided assistance with a fixed wing airplane. Teton County Search and Rescue has provided assistance with a helicopter and a drone. Search and rescue dog teams have also been deployed.

Anyone who has been traveling in the area since Thursday may have seen Hembree. Those with information regarding his whereabouts are urged to contact Teton Interagency Dispatch Center at 307.739.3301.

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Search operations in effect for 26-year-old man missing in Grand Teton National Park

 

[azure]

I wonder what the interaction was. It sounds like park rangers think he's in danger, given the heavy search activity only one day after he was last seen. Perhaps someone saw him having trouble while hiking or climbing?

 

[Knox]

I wonder if he indicated he was suicidal? Hope they find Jared safe and sound.

 

[MadMcGoo]

So many questions. I hope Jared is found, safe and sound.

 

[GraceG]

I doubt a regular backpack would contain much in the way of cold weather gear. The weather in the area he was last seen is such that someone in light clothing wouldn't survive long, especially with the precipation. I do hope they find him today. Moran, WY 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com

 

[Speculaytor]

Very strange, this article says he was reported to the Forest service by someone "concerned after an interaction with him"? What does that mean "interaction"? Could they have thought he was under the influence of something. They said they saw him by, or just outside the Eastern entrance to the park. Prayers!

A lot has been happening in Grand Teton lately???

Texas man vanishes in Grand Teton National Park, officials in Wyoming say

 

[PommyMommy]

BREAKING: Body of missing Texas man found in GTNP - Jackson Hole, news
Today, search teams located the body of missing 26-year-old Texas man Jared Hembree in Grand Teton National Park, announced park officials this afternoon.

His body was found near Uhl Hill in the eastern part of the park. Rangers arrived to the scene and recovered Hembree’s remains.

The National Park Service and Teton County Sherriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into what occurred.

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Also see: Body of missing 26-year-old Texas man found in Grand Teton National Park - East Idaho News

Rest in peace, Jared.

 

[MadMcGoo]

Oh no.

Rest peacefully now Jared.

 

[Knox]

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear the news, did he have any family?

 

[YaYa_521]

Oh man, this is so sad. Rest in peace, Jared.