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Something that's been puzzling me about Steven Moline's case is the decision to go off on his own in the first place. I can't stop thinking about the fact that he didn't have his medications with him. With his health conditions, especially seizures and depression, it seems risky at best. I wonder if his friends were aware of just how risky it was for him to split off. Did he mention a plan? Or was it something done on impulse? Given how easily disoriented he could get without his meds, it's odd that he’d head into the unknown. I just hope the police looked into whether he might've planned to meet someone nearby, or if there were any strange messages or phone calls before his disappearance. It's hard not to rethink the "what ifs" here.
I keep thinking about the timeline of events here. It seems really odd that Steven would just decide to leave the group to find help on his own, especially given his medical needs. Was there any discussion among the group about what to do if he didn’t return in a certain amount of time? It feels like that should have been a huge concern considering how vulnerable he was. Also, does anyone know if they found anything of his—like the backpack he took with him or any personal items? If they ever discovered something like that, even in a remote area, it might provide some clues as to what happened to him. Given the conditions, I would imagine something like that should have stood out during searches. If anyone has more details or thoughts about this angle, I'd love to hear them.
Hey everyone, I've been reading up on Steven's case and something that's been nagging at me is the decision to split from the group. I mean, I get it, being lost in the Mount Hood National Forest and running low on fuel must've been super stressful, but why did Steven specifically decide to venture off on his own? Was he trying to find help or maybe scout for a clearer path back to civilization? It seems risky, especially knowing his health issues.
I've been hiking in that area before, and it's no joke. The terrain can be pretty unforgiving, especially as night falls. Could it be that he was more aware of his limitations than the others and thought setting out on foot was the best option? Or maybe there was something said or done that we'll never fully understand.
Anyone familiar with hiking this region who might have insights on what could've been going through his mind?