Max Oscar Schone, 80, disappeared from the Skykomish area of King County, Washington on June 25, 1988. He and a companion set out for a day of fishing and split up on a hike toward a lake when Schone stopped to speak with other fishermen. He was last seen wearing a blue vest, brown pants, a blue baseball hat, and galoshes with buckles.

About 45 minutes later his companion returned to the car after waiting and, when Schone did not appear, raised the alarm. A large search and rescue operation by the King County Sheriff’s Office scoured the rugged terrain and waterways the next day but turned up no sign of Schone, his gear, or clothing. The case went cold and remains unresolved.

If anyone remembers seeing Max that day or has information about travel, hikers, or fishing activity in the Skykomish area on June 25, 1988, please share what is known.