Alan Chow

RECORD PENDING DELETION Alan Chow was found alive 6 years ago. Out of respect for this person's privacy, Missing NPF will delete this record soon.

Found Alive

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park

About Alan Chow's case

Alan Chow was last seen Saturday morning, February 17, 2018, at the entrance of the Hetch Hetchy Trail. He was planning on completing an overnight hiking trip along the popular areas of the trail. His coworker reported him missing on February 18 when he did not show up for work, however, he was not officially noticed as “missing” until February 20, 2018.

Chow was found alive, and in good condition, on February 23, 2018 above Wapama Falls near the Hetch Hetchy area.

At the time of Chow’s disappearance, the weather conditions were not favorable as it had started to snow. Chow stated that he was able to survive the 6 days he was missing by staying warm in his tent and having enough food and water to last him until he was found.

Personal Characteristics

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Points of Interest

POIs

Wapama Falls

Body Found

Entrance of the Hetch Hetchy Trail

Last Known Location

Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: No
Suicide Suspected: No
Cause of Death: Not Applicable

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Sunday, February 18, 2018 (6 years ago)
Date Found: Friday, February 23, 2018 (6 years ago)

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (7 months ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 9906

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