Burleigh went fishing in the Twin Lakes area on May 6, 2021, but didn't return home, according to investigators. He was reported missing on May 7, 2021.
Search crews first found Burleigh's car on May 8, 2021, but could not find any other clues that could possibly point them to his whereabouts.
His vehicle was found in close proximity to Twin Lakes, near a lower trailhead.
According to CNN, "Search teams have been looking for the man since then and even left packages of food on the trails in hopes he would find them." An example of these packages of food can be seen in the additional images.
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Personal Characteristics
Male
69 years old
Sexual Orientation: HETEROSEXUAL
Investigative Overview
Foul Play Suspected: No
Suspected Suicide: No
Cause of Death: Believed Alive / Not Dead
Significant Dates
Reported missing on May 7, 2021 - 948 days, 3 hours, 55 minutes ago
Found on May 23, 2021 - 932 days, 3 hours, 55 minutes ago
This case file was posted on
May 25, 2021 at 12:43
This case file was last modified on
May 25, 2021 at 13:22
This case file has been assigned the Missing Persons ID 4430
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Judaea Rojo
July 11, 2021 at 6:48 pm5/24/21 Update: Harry Burleigh has been found alive. More here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-man-found-alive-oregon-wilderness-17-days/story?id=77875861
Judaea Rojo
July 11, 2021 at 6:46 pm5/16/21 Update: While searching for Burleigh, a hand-made shelter and tackle box were found. More here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-man-found-alive-oregon-wilderness-17-days/story?id=77875861