Warren Elliott Safe and Reunited with Family
July 25, 2024 – Placer County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Wednesday, July 24th, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 text stating they were with a missing person, who was quickly identified as Warren Elliott. Mr. Elliott had been missing since Friday, July 19th. A CHP helicopter picked him up and transported him back to the command post at Homewood Mountain Resort. Mr. Elliott was greeted by cheers and clapping and was then reunited with his family, which was an emotional moment for everyone.
Mr. Elliott shared with us that he had gone out for a walk at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19th in an area he was familiar with, but when he went to walk back to the area they were camping in Rubicon Springs, he began walking in the wrong direction. He drank water from the river and found a handful of berries to eat. From the point he was last seen, near Cadillac Hill, to the area where he was found, Hell Hole Reservoir, is roughly 9 miles as the crow flies; however, he walked much further than that over the five days. Mr. Elliott was not hurt and is in good spirits.
Each day there were between 50 and 100 searchers, representing 10 agencies from across the state, we want to thank everyone who assisted.
We also want to thank Homewood Mountain Resort who shared their facilities and helped us tremendously through this event!
View video here.
Source: Placer County Sheriff's Office
