There are currently several missing persons cases in Rocky Mountain National Park, including trail runner Chad Pallansch, 48, who disappeared in October 2023, and 70-year-old James Pruitt, who vanished in 2019. Human remains were discovered on the Alpine Ridge Trail in June, but officials have not yet confirmed identification.

Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Nebraska was reported missing to park rangers by family on Aug. 11, the National Park Service said.

Rocky Mountain Park Rangers are searching for 23-year-old Nebraska man Blake Kieckhafer, who went missing in the park after he was dropped off by a ride share service.