Couple Missing In Joshua Tree Park

Date: July 29, 2017
Contact: George Land, 760-367-5507

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – A search is currently underway for two individuals believed to be hiking in Joshua Tree National Park. A vehicle belonging to the couple was found in the vicinity of the Maze Loop, in the northwest area of the park. Both individuals are in there 20’s. The woman is of Asian descent and the man’s nationality is not known at this time. The subjects were supposed to check out of their accommodations at 11am on July 28. All of their belongings were left behind with no further contact to their room. A ping of the male’s cell phone was recorded on July 27 at 4pm from a location inside the park.

Joshua Tree National Park Search and Rescue, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol are operating under unified command with fixed wing, helicopter and K-9 assistance currently deployed. If anyone has seen or had contact with a couple fitting the description, please call San Bernardino Dispatch at 909 383-5652.