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Fred Frauens Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mt Hood, Oregon on Mar 02, 2003

Victim Details

Mar 22, 2023

Jan 18, 2024

Fred

Frauens

72

49

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 02, 2003

Mt Hood

Oregon

Clackamas County

No

124053

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Oregon City

Oregon

Clackamas County

97045

James White

Detective

2223 Kaen Road, Oregon

5037855000

County

Law Enforcement

https://clackamas.us/sheriff

03-007522

2003-03-02

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

3557

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

07/06/2026


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On a crisp winter day, March 2, 2003, 49-year-old Fred Frauens embarked on a solo snowshoeing adventure on the majestic slopes of Mt. Hood in Oregon. An experienced hiker and marathon runner, Fred was familiar with the mountain, having visited it on four previous occasions. He set out from the Timberline Lodge around 10:00 a.m., with a plan to trek to the Hogback, a formation situated at an elevation of approximately 10,500 feet. Fred had arranged to meet his wife and sons back at the lodge by 5 ...
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Last Seen: Mar 02, 2003

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  • Fred Frauens - The Charley Project
  • Mount Hood climbing accidents - Wikipedia
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    I’ve been following Fred Frauens’ case and was wondering if anyone has thoughts on why he didn�... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the Fred Frauens case from 2003? I've been diving into some old hikin... ...Read More
    12/30/2023
    Does anyone else find it unusual that Fred Frauens, an experienced marathoner, would head out for a ... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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