Get Help Finding A Missing Hiker
List of First Steps: What To Do First
Contact law enforcement and complete a missing person report (you do not have to wait 24 hours)
Provide appropriate recent photos, which may be used across media.
Provide a list and/or photos of clothing, shoes and gear.
Create a written timeline of last known events and movements of missing person.
Ask LE to organize a search immediately.
Recruit volunteers or search and rescue organizations (such as Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation)
Ask LE to enter case into NCIC and Namus. If missing person is under age 21, contact National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Create a missing person flyer here
Contact family and friends for assistance.
Keep a written record of all contacts, actions, discussions and correspondence.
Contact media and create social media pages.
Contact Fowler-O’Sullivan if assistance is needed:
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Menifee, Ca 92584
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Missing Persons Guides
Trusted Organizations:
Western States Aerial Search: Based in Utah for drone searches in the West.
Investigative Resources
For DNA and other forensic advice/counsel: Dr. Monti Miller, Forensic DNA Experts
Self Care
Coping with Ambiguous Loss: The Myth of Closure: a YouTube podcast with Pauline Boss
Dealing with Grief and Loss: David Kessler’s website
Tips from a mother: Sally Fowler’s Advice to hikers