At the end of August, human remains were discovered near the banks of the Merced River below Vernal Fall. The remains were sent out for DNA testing, and were confirmed to be the remains of Sevier.
Sevier's family has been notified.
Yosemite National Park worked with several agencies during the investigation and would like to acknowledge and thank the National Park Service Special Agents, the United States Navy, Special Agents from the Naval Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS), Mariposa County Sheriffs Office,.the California Highway Patrol, YODOGS (trained search dogs), and Forensic Specialists from the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services.for their assistance during the search and investigation.
Source: NPS
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Yosemite National Park Continues Search For Missing Person: Alexander Joseph Sevier
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Missing Person in Yosemite National Park: Alexander Joseph Sevier