Brian George Brunell, 49, was last seen October 31, 2011, at his sister’s house in Pleasant Hill, California. He had been struggling with financial problems and depression after being out of work for several months. On November 16, 2011, park rangers found his car abandoned at the Boulder Creek Falls Trailhead near the Carr Powerhouse in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta County.

A large-scale search with more than 25 personnel from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department, Search and Rescue teams, and the National Park Service turned up no further trace of Brunell. Rangers continue to monitor the area for leads. If anyone has information about Brian or his movements in late October or November 2011, please come forward.