Maureen Anu Kelly was 19 when she disappeared from Canyon Creek Campground in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Cougar, Washington, on the late afternoon of June 9, 2013. While camping with friends she told them she was going on a spiritual quest, removed her clothing and shoes, put on only a fanny pack, and walked away from the campsite saying she would return by midnight. Friends reported her missing in the early hours of June 10.

Search teams from the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office deployed ground crews, K-9s and helicopters. Searchers found bare footprints matching her size that crossed Canyon Creek and climbed toward Forest Service Road 54, but the trail ended at the paved road and dogs lost the scent. Night temperatures dropped into the mid-40s to low 50s and no further sign of Maureen has ever been located. Investigators do not suspect foul play and believe she likely succumbed to the elements after becoming lost or injured.

If anyone was at Canyon Creek Campground that evening or has information about Maureen’s route or any sightings after she left the campsite, please come forward.