I briefly mentioned meeting a lone hiker, standing by the Mill Creek Trail Head the day before yesterday. A young man with a big dog, maybe a mastiff. He had previously hiked 4 months from Mexico to just south of Yosemite. He told us his partner went missing, they had only been out for one day. He was waiting for a ride.
Well, I imagined he was talking about a buddy and that they probably had a plan to meet up somewhere if they got separated. I should never assume.
I didn't push the issue or question him about it. I probably should have.
It turns out that his hiking companion was a young 20 year old girl with no experience.
"They" are holding the hiker I spoke to and are searching the wilderness for her.
I didn't sleep last night. Thinking about her and how afraid she must have been spending two nights alone ......did she have water, a flashlight, fire? He was carrying a huge pack and hearing that she's just a tiny girl about 5" with only about 90# on her i wonder if she had a warm bag or if she was carrying any food.
I felt guilty for not having spoken to him longer and offered some kind of help.
Prayers for her and her family, send loving supportive thoughts.
talk to you soon
love
mom/sal
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