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Thomas “Tom” Irwin, a 73‑year‑old resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, set off on a solo road trip beginning January 13, 2024, from Los Angeles, California, aiming to return home. On January 15, he arrived at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado and started hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail—a challenging 2.4‑mile loop featuring narrow, rocky terrain and steep canyon edges.
The following day, when Irwin failed to return, his family reported him missing on January ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2024
The following day, when Irwin failed to return, his family reported him missing on January ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2024
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Thomas
Irwin
74
73
72 inches
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jan 15, 2024
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Montezuma County
Mesa Verde National Park
No
689
135512
Rocky Mountain National Park Service
Estes Park
Colorado
Larimer County
80517
David O'Brien
Law Enforcement Specialist
1000 US-36, Colorado
9705861206
Federal
Other
NP24013083
Rocky Mountain National Park Service
801
White
Brown
Brown
Yes
11/28/2025
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I was driving through Colorado last summer and decided to stop by Mesa Verde for a few days of hikin... ...Read More
11/01/2024
11/01/2024
