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Fred Lincoln Gist, a 66-year-old man, went missing on August 19, 1975, during a multi-day horseback trip in Kings Canyon National Park near Cedar Grove, California. Gist and two companions were on a camping trip when they overshot their planned destination by a few miles. The group was met by a packer who advised them to backtrack to a suitable area for their horses. Gist, feeling too tired, chose to stay behind with some food and a poncho, while the others took his horse and headed back, planni ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 19, 1975
Last Seen: Aug 19, 1975
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Fred
Gist
115
66
72 inches
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 19, 1975
Cedar Grove
California
Fresno County
93633
No
214
133770
National Park Service - Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Three Rivers
California
Tulare County
93271
Matt Smith
Law Enforcement Park Ranger
47050 Generals Highway, California
5595654228
Federal
Law Enforcement
NP22363960
1975-08-19
National Park Service - Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
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