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Everett Ruess
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Everett Ruess, a 20-year-old artist and poet, disappeared on November 20, 1934, near Escalante, Utah, while exploring the rugged landscapes of southern Utah. Known for his love of nature and solitude, Ruess had been traveling alone through remote wilderness areas, writing letters and documenting his experiences. He was last seen by two sheepherders who gave him directions toward the Kaiparowits Plateau, a remote region of canyons and desert.
Ruess was an adventurer who immersed himself ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1934
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Last Seen: Nov 20, 1934
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Everett
Ruess
110
20
67 inches
69 inches
150 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Nov 20, 1934
Escalante
Utah
Garfield County
Unknown
296
41797
Garfield County Sheriffs Office
Panguitch
Utah
Garfield County
84759
375 N 700 W, Utah
4356762678
County
Law Enforcement
0042753
Garfield County Sheriffs Office
Brown
Unknown
Unknown
12/02/2025
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Has anyone else heard about the theories regarding Everett Ruess's supposed link with "Nemo"? For th... ...Read More
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