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Fred Gist Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cedar Grove, California on Aug 19, 1975

Victim Details

Jan 07, 2024

Jan 08, 2024

Fred

Gist

116

66

72 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 19, 1975

Cedar Grove

California

Fresno County

93633

No

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

07/08/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Aug 19, 1975

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