Charles James Kaiser, 72, of Michigan was last seen September 27, 2022, near Lander, Wyoming while hiking the Blue Ridge Trail in the Louis Lake Loop area. He had walked ahead of his hiking partner; when the partner reached the trail’s end about 30 minutes later, Kaiser was gone and has not been seen or heard from since.

A large-scale search followed immediately, with search and rescue teams, helicopters and tracking dogs. Harsh weather hampered operations and the search was suspended after nearly two weeks with no trace located. Authorities say he may have become lost or injured in the rugged terrain. Kaiser was last seen in a t-shirt and shorts and is described as having white hair and blue eyes; he was experienced in hiking.

What detail about that day might help locate Kaiser or explain what happened to him?