Edilberto (Beto) Lopez

RECORD PENDING DELETION Edilberto (Beto) Lopez was found alive 6 years ago. Out of respect for this person's privacy, Missing NPF will delete this record soon.

Found Alive

Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park

About Edilberto (Beto) Lopez's case

According to the National Park Service,

Mr. Lopez started hiking the Emory Peak trail in the Chisos Mountains on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Late that evening, his friends reported him missing. The National Park Service initiated ground search operations on the morning of Sunday, September 2, 2018, with sixteen National Park Service search personnel, along with 2 Border Patrol agents assisting the ground search. Aerial search included the park’s fixed wing aircraft, and a Customs & Border Protection air and marine helicopter were used./*54745756836*/

Personal Characteristics

Age / Ethnicity

Gender / Hair / Eyes

Distinguishing Marks

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Profession / Education

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Height / Weight

Activity

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Points of Interest

POIs

Emory Peak trail

Last Known Location

Upper Pinnacles Trail

Body Found

Investigative Details

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

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Saturday, September 1, 2018 (6 years ago)
Date Found: Monday, September 3, 2018 (6 years ago)

Entities

National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers

Federal Law Enforcement

United States Customs and Border Protection

Federal Law Enforcement

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10318

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