Backpackers Go Missing in Denali Wild

by sweet east pearl | June 18, 2008 at 01:42 am
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These two young woman were supposed to be on a short backpacking trip through the preserve but haven't been seen since last week. This must be very hard for their families to have to deal with at this time. One of the women was supposed to be the maid of honor  in her sister's wedding.

The search for a pair of missing backpackers who failed to return from an overnight hike in Denali National Park enters a third full day today.

Missing hikers Abby Flantz, 25, and Erica Nelson, 23, were last seen on Thursday, June 12. The two young women, both working in Alaska for the summer at a local wilderness lodge, were dropped by a shuttle bus at an access point to Denali's backcountry hiking area.(AP Photos)

Abby Flantz, 25, and Erica Nelson, 23, were last seen on Thursday, June 12. The two women, both working in Alaska for the summer at a local wilderness lodge, were dropped by a shuttle bus at an access point to Denali's backcountry hiking area.

The driver confirmed to officials that the pair had been dropped at the park Thursday, and other hikers reported seeing them on the trail about 15 miles from the park entrance.

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at 04:15 on June 18th, 2008

sweet east pearl, I like this story. It's good stuff.

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azzayindia

i have been a bagpacker myself.

they need support from every quarter.join hands folks

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