October 26 News Release:
Continued Search for Missing Hiker at Kings Canyon National Park and Inyo National Forest
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA – On October 26, 2012, the search continued for missing hiker Lawrence (Larry) Conn at Kings Canyon National Park and in the adjacent Inyo National Forest. A total of 35 staff from the Inyo County Sheriff's Department and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in cooperation with the Air National Guard, were involved in today's search-and-rescue operation. Efforts included ground search teams and three helicopters.
Search conditions were challenging with icy conditions and 1 to 1-1/2 feet of snow at high elevations (from 10,000 -12,000 feet). Temperatures range from the mid-30s in the daytime to the low-20s at night (degrees Fahrenheit). The search is expected to continue during the upcoming weekend with additional ground search teams and ongoing helicopter support.
