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George Penca Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yosemite, California on Jun 17, 2011

Victim Details

Apr 11, 2017

Dec 17, 2021

George

Penca

45

30

70 inches

71 inches

230 lbs

240 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 17, 2011

Yosemite

California

Mariposa County

95389

33412

National Park Service - Yosemite

Yosemite

California

Mariposa County

95389

Steve Yu

Special Agent

PO Box 517, California

Federal

Law Enforcement

NP14034311

2011-06-17

National Park Service - Yosemite

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/06/2026


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Case Study 04: The Disappearance of George Penca

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George Penca, a 30-year-old man from Hawthorne, California, disappeared on June 17, 2011, while hiking in Yosemite National Park. He was part of a church group of 20 people, hiking the strenuous Upper Yosemite Falls Trail. After reaching the top of Yosemite Falls around 2:40 PM, the group dispersed, agreeing to meet back down in Yosemite Valley later. However, George never rejoined the group and was last seen getting water from Yosemite Creek at the top of the falls.

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Last Seen: Jun 17, 2011

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  • Missing in Yosemite National Park: Where is George Penca? - Medium
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37803
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