Missing Hiker
I received an email this morning about a missing hiker in the Eastern Sierra. If anyone out there has any information about this man, please let the authorities in Bishop or Inyo County know.
Dear Steve,
I have a missing family friend named Rick Devan. He is an
experienced hiker/rock climber. He left his wife and daughter on the
hiking trail on Fri. to spend the night and continue his hike. He is
24 hrs. over due. His wife Vicky and daughter are in Bishop as is my
son Mike and daughter-in-law Shannon. Rick is Shannon’s brother. If
there are any volunteers in the area that could help in the search
for Rick we would be so greatful. You could contact the local
authorities if you have any help to offer we all would be eternally
grateful. I am in Salem, OR. with an ailing Mom right now or I would
be there too. I saw you web page on the internet. Thanks so much. I
would appreciate any info on the area also.
Best regards,
Sharon Cheffins. San Juan Capistrano CA.
You may also want to say a prayer for Rick’s safe return.
Steve – How great to be able to have your site for something like this. Indeed, I will be in prayer for this missing hiker and his family! May the Lord watch over each one. Lisa
As I am his namesake I will do whatever I can to help via the Web.
I have posted the little information I have so far and will be adding it to my RSS feed.
http://www.rickdevan.com
Rick
Thanks Rick.
Which trail head did Rick leave from?
Tim,
I don’t know where they left from. I’ve emailed Sharon back but have yet to receive any more info from her.
Steven….We were at the cabin since last Thursday…maybe we saw something so get as much info as you can….
My husband will be on his way up tonight to help with the search. Rick and his family are in my family’s prayers.
hello!! anyone who can read these messages! rick is the husband of a very dear friend of mine….we are all from San Diego although I am living in New York presently. It is weds. night and still no sign of Rick…the search and rescue is planning to pare down the search operation; I don’t know the reason for this. Rick’s wife, daughter and family are beyond distraught…if you know these trails or area and feel you can safely help search, please do so. This is an emergency in the extreme….miracles do happen and we need one now. thanks for prayers, thoughts and efforts, lynda