Tragic End to Sasquatch Search: 2 Portland men freeze to death in Washington forest

Tragic End to Sasquatch Search in Washington Forest

PORTLAND, Ore. — In a sorrowful turn of events, two men from Portland, who set out to find the elusive Sasquatch, were discovered deceased in the dense Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The incident, occurring over the Christmas holiday, has left the community in mourning and highlighted the dangers of unprepared wilderness expeditions.

The search for the missing men, aged 59 and 37, commenced early on December 25 after they did not return from their quest. According to the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office, which announced the news via their official social media, the men’s vehicle was last seen on Flock camera footage near Willard, Washington.

For three grueling days, a massive search operation unfolded across rugged terrain under harsh weather conditions. More than sixty volunteers, including ground teams, aerial units, and specialized search-and-rescue groups from multiple counties and organizations, scoured the area. The effort was a collaborative one, involving the sheriff’s offices of Skamania, Klickitat, Wasco, and Hood River Counties, alongside teams from Silver Star, PNW, Crag Rats, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The bodies were eventually located in a remote, heavily forested section of the forest. Preliminary assessments indicated that the men likely succumbed to exposure, exacerbated by the challenging weather and their lack of adequate preparation for such conditions.

In a statement, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office expressed profound condolences to the families affected by this tragedy, stating, “The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the loved ones lost in this tragic incident.”

The identities of the deceased have not been disclosed to respect the privacy of their families during this difficult time. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the potential perils of the wilderness, especially during inclement weather, and the critical importance of proper preparation.