Loon Lake area- missing person - Update
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JK Jedi
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From: Foresthill, CA
Loon Lake area- missing person - Update
Sorry but I was given misinformation.
The person relaying the information I gave you before had it wrong.
The person missing is the older brother (not the 14 year old) ---> he is 25 years old.
His name is name is Mathew Kinney
Missing now 48 hours, this young man was dropped off at Loon Lake alone and his plan was to hike into the Horsetail falls area. (I am not familiar with the area of Horsetail falls, but it looks as though it is around the town of Twin Bridges/ Strawberry)
Description:
Age 25
Caucasian
6'1"
165-175lbs
Shaved head.
Pink tent (no joke)
I don't have any pictures, but thought I could spread the word to those that live in the vicinity.
It is worrisome that this person isn't on target time wise with his plan, but knowing that he isn't 14 years old is much more comforting.
The person relaying the information I gave you before had it wrong.
The person missing is the older brother (not the 14 year old) ---> he is 25 years old.
His name is name is Mathew Kinney
Missing now 48 hours, this young man was dropped off at Loon Lake alone and his plan was to hike into the Horsetail falls area. (I am not familiar with the area of Horsetail falls, but it looks as though it is around the town of Twin Bridges/ Strawberry)
Description:
Age 25
Caucasian
6'1"
165-175lbs
Shaved head.
Pink tent (no joke)
I don't have any pictures, but thought I could spread the word to those that live in the vicinity.
It is worrisome that this person isn't on target time wise with his plan, but knowing that he isn't 14 years old is much more comforting.
Last edited by Dizzyliz; Jun 9, 2009 at 06:53 AM. Reason: update and corrected info
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JK Jedi
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~ I was hoping someone that knows the area would chime in.
On a lighter note, kids are amazingly resilient and resourceful... I betcha he is just running late.
Looks like he has some snow to deal with.
JK Jedi
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I don't think there are Jeep trails where this boy was headed... but I am uncertain (I still don't have all the details).
~ I was hoping someone that knows the area would chime in.
On a lighter note, kids are amazingly resilient and resourceful... I betcha he is just running late.
Looks like he has some snow to deal with.
~ I was hoping someone that knows the area would chime in.
On a lighter note, kids are amazingly resilient and resourceful... I betcha he is just running late.
Looks like he has some snow to deal with.
JK Jedi
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From: Copperopolis Ca
Understandable....but when i was 14 I was back packing threw Yosimite. But times are differnt. Maybe he enjoys the out doors and has done it before. BUT I never did it alone always a few friends.
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There weren't much snow only batches here and there above the Cadillac hill. But the evening temperature do drop down to freezing.
I hope this have a good turn out. Please keep us informed.
I hope this have a good turn out. Please keep us informed.
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JK Jedi
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I don't know the details or the parents though.
--->Just Sean's Co-worker who is only associated because his son is this boys best friend.
From what I know he was just cutting a straight path from Loon lake to Horsetail falls. not sure about trails.
He has to work, I said I would go help whatever way I could.
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hey liz, any updates on this? i've done some hiking in the area and up horsetail falls. it can be real slick and dangerous in places especially around horsetail falls itself. i sure hope he is okay.