Connie Marie Johnson, a 76-year-old experienced outdoorswoman, disappeared on October 2, 2018, while working as a cook for a hunting outfitter at a remote camp near Big Fog Mountain, Idaho. The camp, only accessible on foot or horseback, was located in a rugged and isolated part of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Connie was last seen by the hunters she worked with when they left the camp that day.
On October 3, there was a brief, garbled radio communication from her, but she has not been heard from since.
When the hunters returned to camp on October 5, Connie and her dog, Ace, were both missing. A search was launched, involving ground crews, helicopters, and search dogs, but despite the extensive effort, no trace of Connie was found. On October 16, the official search was called off. Three weeks later, her dog Ace was discovered near the Moose Creek Ranger Station, about 15 miles away from where Connie disappeared. The dog was in good health but offered no clues about Connie’s whereabouts.
Connie was an experienced former wilderness ranger and was well-equipped to handle the harsh conditions, making her disappearance especially puzzling. Friends and family believe her disappearance was likely accidental, possibly due to a fall or sudden illness. Despite the extensive search and the passage of time, Connie’s case remains unsolved, leaving her family and the community seeking answers.Last Seen: Oct 1, 2018
