Chet Hanson

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Case Description
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Chet Hanson, a 27-year-old photographer from Wilkeson, Washington, disappeared on November 11, 1997, while hiking in Mount Rainier National Park. Hanson, an avid nature photographer, set out that day with plans to capture images of the park’s lakes and waterfalls. He carried around 35 pounds of camera equipment and was last seen wearing light hiking gear. He intended to return home for dinner with his parents, but when he didn’t show up, they initially assumed he had stayed with friends. The ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 11, 1997
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    Victim Details

    Dec 21, 2013

    May 30, 2023

    Chet

    Hanson

    54

    27

    70 inches

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 11, 1997

    Mount Ranier

    Washington

    Pierce County

    No

    22924

    National Park Service - Mount Rainier

    Ashford

    Washington

    Pierce County

    98304

    Lorant Veress

    Ranger

    55210 238th Avenue East, Washington

    3605696612

    Federal

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.nps.gov/mora/contacts.htm

    97-2028

    1997-11-11

    National Park Service - Mount Rainier

    Blond/Strawberry

    Unknown

    Unknown

    No

    10/02/2024


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    Has there been a search party organized for Chet yet? I'm concerned about his well-being and want to... ...Read More
    01/14/2024