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Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 12832 | TRs | Pics Location: tacoma |
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Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:58 pm
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Thursday Nov 3 2022 15:40 PDT
Olympic National Park News Release
Search underway for missing hiker ONP 11/03/22
PORT ANGELES, Wash. – A search is currently underway for a hiker reported missing at 10 am on November 2, 2022. Laura Macke is a 35-year-old female, 5’6” tall, 200 pounds with curly, light brown hair in a bob cut. Macke had a backcountry permit for October 30-31, 2022 and was traveling solo with an intended route to the Enchanted Valley, stopping to camp at Pyrites Creek. She indicated that she would still be in the backcountry on November 1 but has not returned. Macke is known to hike in a black and white striped shirt, black rain jacket and maroon colored puffy jacket.
Search and Rescue personnel hiked into the wilderness on Thursday to begin a hasty search of the area after Macke was reported missing. A US Coast Guard helicopter conducted a preliminary search but was impeded by changing weather. Additional searches will take place on Friday, November 4.
If you were in the area of Lake Quinault, Graves Creek, or Enchanted Valley between October 30 and November 1 or have any information regarding this individual, please call or text the tip line at 1-888-653-0009, submit a tip online at go.nps.gov/SubmitATip, or email nps_isb@nps.gov
Information from other day hikers and backpackers is often extremely valuable.
CALL or TEXT the ISB Tip Line: 1-888-653-0009
ONLINE: go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
EMAIL: nps_isb@nps.gov
EMERGENCY: Dial 9-1-1
-NPS-
Laura Macke NPS 11/03/22
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
"I shall wear white flannel trousers, and walk upon the beach.
I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each."
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Pyrites Member
Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 1884 | TRs | Pics Location: South Sound |
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Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:33 pm
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Presumably a strong pair should have made it as far as the chalet, while making a brief pass through the few off trail benches by now.
Keep Calm and Carry On?
Heck No.
Stay Excited and Get Outside!
Keep Calm and Carry On?
Heck No.
Stay Excited and Get Outside!
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fourteen410 Member
Joined: 23 May 2008 Posts: 2629 | TRs | Pics
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Hoping for good news. The weather has not been kind.
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3590 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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Fri Nov 04, 2022 2:52 pm
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The weather is nasty out there on the west end.
Hoping for a good ending on this!
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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Trailhead PCT Class of 2012
Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 444 | TRs | Pics Location: PDX |
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Fri Nov 04, 2022 4:09 pm
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I wonder of her vehicle was located at the trailhead. I've been asked "how much further to the chalet" on the N. Fork of the Quinault.
Hope she's found soon!
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Kellbell Member
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:20 am
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fourteen410 wrote: | The weather has not been kind. |
I can't stop thinking about what it would be like to be lost out there these last couple days. "She'll have a great story" is what I keep telling myself. I sure hope that is the case, anyway
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chilge Member
Joined: 07 Aug 2017 Posts: 15 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:31 pm
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Can you please share the source of your info? I really hope it is true. The family has started a Facebook page to share updates and I don't see anything to indicate she was rescued. The latest update was that they stopped searching for the day at 5 PM with no findings.
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Kim Brown Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Posts: 6900 | TRs | Pics
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I haven't seen anything about her being found either.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3590 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:04 am
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Yea, I haven't seen anything on any of the Peninsula hiking, park, or news pages about Laura Macke being found. I think the above report that she was found is mistaken.
Still holding out hope for a good ending on this.
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16093 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
We were in about 6 mi and back last month. The trail is an abandoned road to the point where it drops to Pony Bridge. The drop part is quite steep and loose as mule teams had been on it to reconstruct the bridge. The ridge had some gaps that were being filled. I do not know if work had been completed but the mules left when we were there. The section past the bridge is a steep side hill with near 100’ sheer drops to the gorge in places that were somewhat obscured by undergrowth. We turned around when the trail neared the river. There were many through hikers on the trail that day. Hope she is OK.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7709 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Malachai Constant wrote: | There were many through hikers on the trail that day. |
There is a through hike in the Olympics?
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Malachai Constant Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 16093 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
Short one from Dose to Quinault over Anderson pass, not exactly the PCT
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
Chief Joseph
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
Chief Joseph
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RumiDude Marmota olympus
Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 3590 | TRs | Pics Location: Port Angeles |
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Sun Nov 06, 2022 1:03 pm
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Malachai Constant wrote: | Short one from Dose to Quinault over Anderson pass, not exactly the PCT |
Also the PNT comes through the Olympics and ends (or starts depending on East vs West start point) at Cape Alava.
Rumi
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
Chief Joseph
"This is my Indian summer ... I'm far more dangerous now, because I don't care at all."
Chief Joseph
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Doomgoggles Valar
Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Posts: 148 | TRs | Pics Location: Kitsap |
Now for wrath, now for ruin...and the Red Dawn!
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Kim Brown Member
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She's still out there, it's been 10 days since her trip began.
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
RumiDude KascadeFlat, chilge
"..living on the east side of the Sierra world be ideal - except for harsher winters and the chance of apocalyptic fires burning the whole area."
Bosterson, NWHiker's marketing expert
RumiDude KascadeFlat, chilge
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