Hiker lacking 15 days in Sierra Nevada following try to access 14,000-foot summit

Fifteen days just after an Orange County guy went lacking in the southern Sierra Nevada, lookup crews are scaling back their initiatives.

The research will stay in “limited steady mode” until finally Quang Trong Than is located, reported a press launch from Sequoia and Kings Canyon nationwide parks. That signifies the searching will continue on but with fewer staff and means.

Than, 66, of Newport Beach, was final found on the afternoon of Aug. 21 on the way up Break up Mountain, a 14,064-foot peak. He and his two companions had supposed a day hike to the summit, a physically demanding out-and-again journey of about 14 miles and 7,500 toes elevation attain from the Red Lake trailhead on the east edge of Inyo Countrywide Forest.

Close to 3 p.m., Than signaled that the companion waiting for him about 13,200 toes really should keep on to the summit. Than indicated he would either capture up, hold out for the other two to return to that place or head back to the motor vehicle on his personal.

The other two hikers took a mistaken turn on their descent and didn’t get back to the auto until finally 3:30 a.m. Than was not there, and he had not retrieved a helmet and jacket he experienced stashed at Purple Lake. He was not carrying gear for an overnight stay.

Than is Asian, 5-foot-2 and 145 lbs, with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last observed carrying a red backpack, blue climbing shirt and gray hat.

The search group asks that everyone who was on the east facet of Split Mountain on Aug. 21 and has achievable details get in touch with (760) 878-0383, choice 4.