Joshua Parker, a 35‑year‑old man from Rowlett, Texas, was last heard from on **February 2, 2020**, when he messaged his family. His family reported him missing after losing contact for several days.
On **February 4, 2020**, Parker’s vehicle was found abandoned at Paddle Point Park along Lake Ray Hubbard, near the 6700 block of Miller Road in Rowlett. His blue, single‑person kayak was also missing.
Search crews—including Dallas Police boat teams, Texas Game Wardens, Department of Public Safety helicopter units, divers, and volunteer groups—began extensive operations from **February 7** onward.
For nearly a week, Parker remained unlocated despite strong, coordinated search efforts on water, from the air, and around the shoreline. Divers and search teams combed Lake Ray Hubbard but found no trace of him or his kayak. Community volunteers also joined the effort to share information and aid in the search.
Then, on **February 10, 2020** authorities announced that Joshua Parker had returned home and was reunited with his family. In an official update, the Rowlett Police Department stated that the disappearance appeared to be **voluntary**, and no foul play was suspected. Investigators concluded Parker had orchestrated his own disappearance. No charges were filed and it was not considered appropriate to make him pay for the cost of the search.
Local media reported that Parker’s family expressed shock and gratitude toward those involved in the search effort. His mother publicly stated she believed he had planned to abandon his family temporarily and leave others to assume he’d drowned. As of those updates, Parker had not disclosed where he had stayed during the missing period.
Meanwhile, official records confirm that Parker is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP64997, with last contact logged on **February 1, 2020**.
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In summary, Joshua Parker’s disappearance began in early February 2020, triggered concern after his vehicle and kayak were found near Lake Ray Hubbard. A multi‑agency search was mobilized, but ultimately Parker returned safely to his family about a week later. Authorities ruled the incident a self‑initiated disappearance, with no harm or foul play, and no legal actions taken.Last Seen: Feb 1, 2020
