Fred Zalokar

Found Deceased

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park

About Fred Zalokar's case

Zalokar was day hiking on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from Happy Isles to the summit of Mount Clark using an off-trail route from Bunnell Point. He did not return to Yosemite Valley as planned and his current whereabouts are unknown.

Please email us at YOSE_Desk_Officer@nps.gov, or call Yosemite National Park Dispatch at 209/379-1992 if:

– You may have seen Mr. Zalokar

– You were hiking off trail between Merced Lake Trail and Illilouette/Merced Pass Trail, north of Red Peak Pass, on Saturday, June 17, or Sunday, July 18, 2021

– You were in the area of Mount Clark or Mount Starr King on July 17 or July 18, 2021. Simply knowing where you went and when you were there may help us focus the search, whether you saw anyone or not.

Description

Zalokar is 61 years old, 6 ft 0 in tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has gray hair and brown eyes

Clothing and equipment includes:

Yellow shirt (in photo)
Khaki shorts
Calf sleeves
Brown “Eastern Sierra” ballcap
Sunglasses (in photo)
Red Mammut Bullet Pack (old/faded)
Black LED headlamp.
He also may be carrying a jacket of unknown type/color.

Zalokar was carrying a family band radio and may be using bank 1/channel 1.

Personal Characteristics

Age / Ethnicity

Gender / Hair / Eyes

Distinguishing Marks

Not Available

Profession / Education

Height / Weight

Activity

Not Available

Points of Interest

POIs

Bunnell Point

Last Known Location

Near The Summit Of Mount Clark

Body Found

Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Saturday, July 17, 2021 (3 years ago)
Date Found: Tuesday, July 20, 2021 (3 years ago)

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Entities

National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers

Federal Law Enforcement

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (4 months ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10378

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