Joseph Wood Jr - Mount Rainier National Park - Washington

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July 1999—34-year-old New York book editor **Joseph “Joe” Lee Wood Jr.** headed out for a casual day hike near Comet Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. Despite clear conditions, Joe inexplicably left the main trail, venturing into rugged, snow-covered terrain—and vanished. An exhaustive search revealed no gear, no footprints, and no clues. How does someone disappear without a trace on a popular trail in perfect weather? We explore the case, the terrain, and the enduring mystery.

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