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Melvin Heaps
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Melvin George Heaps, a 74-year-old experienced hiker, went missing on July 31, 2017, during a day hike in the Crystal Lake area of the Wasatch National Forest, near Kamas, Utah. Heaps had gone hiking many times in this region, and his vehicle was located at the Crystal Lake Trailhead, but he never returned as expected. Despite extensive search efforts, including ground and air operations involving search dogs and volunteer search teams, no sign of Heaps was found.
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Last Seen: Jul 31, 2017
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Last Seen: Jul 31, 2017
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Melvin
Heaps
81
74
69 inches
70 inches
175 lbs
185 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 31, 2017
Kamas
Utah
Summit County
84036
344
33882
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Park City
Utah
Summit County
84098
Alan Siddoway
Lieutenant
6300 Justice Center Road, Utah
4356153600
County
Law Enforcement
17-l19303
2017-07-31
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
11/28/2025
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