Dawson Johnson

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Case Details

Found Deceased Cause of Death: Accident - Fall

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Johnson, who was from Redwater, Texas, was hiking in the wilderness of Sequoia National Park with his wife. On July 29, 2014, Johnson decided to hike on his own from Guitar Lake to Mt. Whitney and planned to return to the Lower Crabtree Meadow area of the park. He was last seen by other hikers between Trail Crest and the summit of Mt. Whitney at approximately 3:00p on the same day. On July 30, 2014, his wife hiked to the closest ranger station to let a wilderness ranger know that Johnson had not returned to Lower Crabtree Meadow.

A total of 39 National Park Service employees from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks worked on search-and-rescue and recovery operations from July 30, 2014 – August 1, 2014.

Distinguishing Marks

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Profession / Education

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Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Accident - Fall

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 (11 years ago)
Date Found: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 (11 years ago)

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Points of Interest

POIs

On the North Slope of Mount Whitney

Body Found

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Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10308

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