(Update) Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone. Public’s assistance requested.
– Yellowstone National Park, with assistance from Grand Teton National Park, Park County, Wyoming, and Teton County, Wyoming, continue to look for Austin King by foot and air in the vicinity of Eagle Peak in the park’s remote southeast corner.
– Since Saturday, Sept. 21, 85 personnel, two helicopters, a search dog team, and an uncrewed aircraft have focused efforts on the high-elevation, expansive and hazardous area.
– Searchers report accumulations of snow and ice and 6-foot drifts on Eagle Peak.
– Teams will continue to search for the next several days as conditions continue to improve due to favorable weather forecasts.
– Yellowstone National Park asks for the public’s assistance in locating Austin King, a 22-year-old male last heard from on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when he called friends and family from the summit of Eagle Peak.
– King’s identifying features include height 6’, weight 160, brown hair, hazel eyes, wearing glasses, a black sweatshirt and gray pants.
– Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact the Yellowstone Interagency Communications Center at (307) 344-2643.
– The park will provide more information when it is available.
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