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| no partners | | Decided to go to First Water and help a little for missing person Phillip Wilson and also hike. Mr. Wilson reportedly disappeared from that location Monday morning 9-26-22. MCSO had a tent and coordinated search both Sat and Sun and possible ongoing... I saw many searchers in washes and hillsides all within about a mile of the TH. Farther out I saw only two people the entire day. I searched some but primarily stayed on trail with some strategic lookabouts and extra long look down wash crossings, etc.
From want I gathered, they really are stumped as Mr. Wilson did not leave details about his hiking destination. He only mentioned he would be out for a few hours to a friend when he borrowed his truck. Was he hiking or was he looking for gold? It would matter as far as targeting where he might have gone. SAR said that he literally could be “anywhere” as little or no information was known. About all that I can say is that he does not appear to be on or close to any of the main trails that I travelled. I was actively checking for smell of decomp and other clues. The underbrush is so dense in many places that a thorough search is daunting.
He was reported to be wearing tan shirt and tan shorts so that is of little help as well. I saw pools in many canyons, so it is possible that he could still be holed up somewhere. With temps in mid 90s + hope or rescue is dwindling. I shot extra video from the high places but ultimately was not helpful in the search.
The desert is typical for this time of year. Flowers are blooming after recent monsoons. Wildlife is everywhere, although I have little luck filming anything larger than lizards. Didn’t see any rattlesnakes, which was sort of a surprise. Insects in that area are prolific as to be expected with water in the washes. No autumn colors yet.
When I got back to First Water there were literally zero other cars there. I took Second Water, Black Mesa, Bull Pass, BTM, and Dutchman back. It was 13 miles or so and I was out 9 total hours including searching. Carried 6 liters water and still had some at the end.
Been here many times and looking forward to cooler weather. |
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