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James Pruitt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Estes Park, Colorado on Feb 28, 2019

Victim Details

Aug 02, 2023

Aug 02, 2023

James

Pruitt

77

70

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 28, 2019

Estes Park

Colorado

Larimer County

No

127105

Rocky Mountain National Park Service

Estes Park

Colorado

Larimer County

80517

David O'Brien

Law Enforcement Specialist

1000 US-36, Colorado

9705861206

Federal

Other

https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

NP19021421

2019-03-03

Rocky Mountain National Park Service

3069

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

07/17/2026


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On February 28, 2019, 70-year-old James Pruitt, an avid hiker from Etowah, Tennessee, embarked on a day hike in the picturesque but challenging terrain of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. He parked his vehicle at the popular Glacier Gorge Trailhead, a starting point for numerous scenic trails. Pruitt was equipped for the winter conditions, reportedly wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, a distinctive reddish-orange beanie-style hat, ski goggles, and micro-spikes for traction on icy p ...
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Last Seen: Feb 28, 2019

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