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Capitol Reef National Park Seeks Help Locating Missing Hiker

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Capitol Reef National Park Seeks Help Locating Missing Hiker
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Capitol Reef National Park is requesting public assistance to find Richard Discipio, a 77-year-old man last seen in Torrey, Utah. A joint search and rescue operation is currently underway.

Key takeaways

  • Richard Discipio, a 77-year-old male, is missing from Capitol Reef National Park.
  • He was last seen on June 6 at the Days Inn in Torrey, Utah.
  • Search efforts are involving the National Park Service, BLM, and Wayne and Sevier Counties.
  • The public is asked to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office with any information.

Capitol Reef National Park officials are seeking help from the public to locate 77-year-old Richard Discipio. He was last seen at the Days Inn in Torrey, Utah, on June 6.

Discipio may have been hiking in the Chimney Rock area of Capitol Reef National Park between June 6 and June 8.

Discipio is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, and having green eyes. It remains unknown what clothing he was wearing during his disappearance.

A joint search and rescue effort is currently in progress involving units from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Wayne County, and Sevier County.

Anyone who saw Discipio, spoke with him, or has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-356-8757.

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