ALERT: Missing Person
September 15, 2023 - Kings Canyon National Park officials announce a missing person alert for Paul Benson was last seen on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 8:40 a.m. Paul intended to go on a day hike in the Ranger Lake area of Kings Canyon National Park and return to camp that evening at Ranger Lake.
Paul was part of an 8-person multi-day backpacking trip hiking near Seville Lake, Lost Lake, Ranger Lake, and the JO Pass area.
Paul was last seen wearing a red and gray jacket, a blue, purple, and brown patterned fleece, tan or red clay pants and an olive brimmed hat.
If you were in the Ranger Lake area on Wednesday, 9/13 or Thursday, or think you may have seen Paul, please contact Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Dispatch at 559-565-3195.
Name: Paul Benson
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 200 lbs.
Age: 65
Hair: Bald
Race: White
Source: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks