Richard Allan Judd, a 69-year-old man, was last seen on July 26, 2021, while on a day hike in Yosemite National Park, California. Hailing from Berkeley, Judd had set up camp near Lower Merced Pass Lake and was hiking towards Red Peak Pass on the day of his disappearance. He was reported missing after failing to return from his hike.
Judd is described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds.
He has brown eyes, short graying hair, and a beard. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a blue shirt and gray pants. He was also equipped with white trekking poles and a navy blue daypack. Some initial reports from the National Park Service stated his age as 72.
Extensive search and rescue operations were launched by Yosemite National Park officials in the days and weeks following Judd's disappearance. Despite these exhaustive efforts, which included ground searchers, teams, and helicopters, no trace of Judd or his belongings has been found. Park officials issued a missing person alert and appealed to the public for any information or potential sightings that could aid in the investigation.
As of late 2021, Richard Allan Judd was still considered a missing person. The search for him was one of two major search and rescue operations in Yosemite National Park around that time. His case remains unsolved, and he is listed as a cold case by the National Park Service. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Yosemite National Park's investigative service.Last Seen: Jul 26, 2021
