Stacey Ann Arras, a 14-year-old girl, went missing on July 17, 1981, while visiting Yosemite National Park with her father and a group of seven others. The group had stopped at the Sunrise High Sierra Camp, a remote campsite in the park, after a day of horseback riding. Stacey decided to take a short walk to photograph a nearby lake. She invited her father to join her, but he declined. An elderly man from their group accompanied her briefly, but soon grew tired and sat down. Stacey continued walking toward the lake, and she was last seen walking behind a group of trees. She never returned.
An extensive search was launched involving helicopters, search dogs, and more than 100 people, but the only clue ever found was a lens cap from her camera near the treeline. No other traces of Stacey, her clothing, or her camera have been discovered. There were no signs of an animal attack or abduction, and the case remains unsolved. Over the years, numerous theories have been proposed, but none have led to concrete answers regarding Stacey's fate.
Last Seen: Jul 17, 1981
