Rainer Klimek, a 36-year-old German national, vanished from Wailua on Kauai in mid-August 1999 after leaving his host family’s home for a walk. Reports give the date as either August 15 or 16; the official missing-person report was filed on August 26, 1999. He is described as a Caucasian male, 6 feet tall, about 150 pounds, with blue eyes and brown or blond hair.

Most of Klimek’s personal effects were found at the host family’s residence, including his backpack and journal, but his wallet and passport were missing, suggesting he may have taken them. The Kauai Police Department found no signs of foul play and few leads; the investigation eventually went cold and his case is listed as endangered missing. Little else is known about his movements that day or what happened after he left for the walk.

If anyone was in Wailua in mid-August 1999 or has information about Rainer’s whereabouts or the walk he took, please share what you know.