Lloyd Harold Skelton, 56, went missing on June 1, 2005, during a solo camping outing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. An experienced outdoorsman from Minneapolis, he had bought a day hiking permit for the 14-mile Angleworm Trail and changed plans to hike after poor weather prevented kayaking.

Skelton’s vehicle, clothing and personal effects, including his wallet, were located near the trail. Search teams used dogs and conducted extensive efforts but never recovered any remains. Investigators noted signs consistent with paradoxical undressing, and authorities believe hypothermia may have played a role. It is thought he likely died not long after disappearing and that scavenging by animals may have removed remains.

If anyone hiked the Angleworm Trail or was in the BWCA on or around June 1, 2005, and remembers seeing Lloyd Skelton or unusual clothing or gear, please share what you know.