Yosemite

Hiker missing in Yosemite, park service says. He may have been near Upper Yosemite Fall

The National Park Service is asking the public for help in finding a 51-year-old man who may have gone missing in Yosemite.

Ralph Elliott is believed to have gone on a day hike to Upper Yosemite Fall overlook and Eagle Peak on Thursday, according to a post from the park service. He hasn’t been seen since.

The park service believes he may be exhibiting emotional distress and suicidal ideation.

Elliot is a muscular and fit 5-ffot-8 with blue eyes, a beard and long graying hair that he often wears in bun. He is wearing earth tone, casual clothing.

Anyone with information on Elliot can contact the park service at 209-372-0216 during business hours or 209-379-1992 after hours.

This story was originally published April 23, 2021 at 2:03 PM.

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Joshua Tehee
The Fresno Bee
Joshua Tehee covers breaking news for The Fresno Bee, writing on a wide range of topics from police, politics and weather, to arts and entertainment in the Central Valley.
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