Jerry Hyasman, known as Jerry Pie, was last seen October 4, 2016, when the 55-year-old Quinault elder went mushroom picking near Copalis Beach, Washington. He was wearing a dark rain jacket, a dark blue sweater, jeans and rubber boots. Hyasman is an American Indian/Alaska Native male with gray or partly gray hair, brown eyes, an artificial left eye, a four-inch scar on his abdomen and a tribal tattoo on his arm; he was reported at about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches and 180 to 230 pounds.

A large search followed, including roughly 65 people each day from the Quinault and other tribes; the Quinault Nation provided volunteers, food, staff and a search helicopter. The official search was called off the Friday after his disappearance, but volunteers continued searching and investigators kept the case open. The Quinault Nation Business Committee offered a $2,500 reward, and authorities said foul play had not been ruled out, although they had no specific reason to suspect it at that time.

Anyone who knew Jerry, saw him near Copalis Beach on or after October 4, 2016, or has information is urged to contact the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office or the Taholah Police Department.