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Axel Brugere Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oak Creek, Arizona on May 27, 2022

Victim Details

Jun 07, 2022

Jun 07, 2022

Axel

Brugere

24

20

69 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 27, 2022

Oak Creek

Arizona

Coconino County

No

115475

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

Flagstaff

Arizona

Coconino County

86001

911 East Sawmill Road, Arizona

9287744523

County

Law Enforcement

S22-01672

2022-05-28

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

4070

Brown

Green

Green

Yes

06/29/2026


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On May 27, 2022, a 20-year-old Northern Arizona University student named Axel Brugere and a friend, both from Flagstaff, embarked on a day hike on the A.B. Young Trail in Oak Creek Canyon. The trail is known for being short but steep, ascending to a plateau with access to the East Pocket Knob Lookout. The two hikers successfully reached the top of the trail at approximately 1:00 p.m. After a brief rest, Brugere's companion went to explore the area for about 30 minutes. When he returned, Bru ...
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Last Seen: May 27, 2022

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  • Missing hiker search quiets - Sedona Red Rock News
  • Axel Brugere. Please share and keep an eye out. : r/Flagstaff - Reddit
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