SAR NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES BY INCIDENT COMMANDER (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) On 10/8/2020 the Zion information email received a tip from (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) stating that (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was heading to Zion(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) The subject, (b) (6), (b) (7)(C ) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) was reported to be driving (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) vehicle was located by Ranger(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) on the afternoon of 10/8/2020 (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . The investigation component was critical and ongoing throughout the search. A comprehensive investigation report was prepared by lead investigator (b) (6), (b) (7)(C). Investigation revealed that on 10/06/2020 (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) shuttle ride from (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) up the Zion Canyon scenic drive.(b) (6), (b) (7 )return(C) time was supposed to be 16:30 hrs on 8/6/2020. It is unknown whether (b) (6), (b ) boarded(7)(C) the shuttle to go up the Zion Scenic Drive (see investigation report). Each search team throughout the incident was equipped with a GPS tracking device and documented their activities on ICS 214 Activity Logs. Track maps and the ICS 214’s are included in the case file. The search efforts described here are those of the official Zion National Park search effort. It does not include any activities performed by the families search effort. 10/9/20 search operations for (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) commenced and the investigative team continued gathering information. With the initial report (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) efforts were focused on looking for clues in places (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) from. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) had (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) may have been dropped off (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) shuttle at the Grotto trailhead. The Grotto trailhead is one possible starting point (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . 3 search teams and a helicopter were utilized to search these areas. Below is a summary of search activities on 10/9/2020: Helicopter Search: A helicopter was used to search the base of Lady Mountain and the base of Angels Landing to the Temple of Sinawava. The helicopter flew for about an hour with a Zion searcher on board. A map of the rough search area flown by the helicopter is in the case file. Lady Mountain Team: A team of three hiked to the top of Lady Mountain looking for any sign of recent travel and any clues. The Lady Mountain route is difficult but popular as a mountaineering route. It probably averages one to two ascents per week during the summer season. It requires Fifth Class climbing. The average party uses a rope and technical rock protection in at least two sections of the route. There are multiple sandy spots on the trail where it is very obvious when someone has traveled it recently. The team completed the ascent and did not believe there was any sign of travel within at least a week. They did not find any clues. The Lady Mountain route is accessed by the Middle Emerald Pools trail. The base of Lady Mountain makes up the South wall of the Emerald Pools cirque. Emerald Pools Team: A team of two hiked the Emerald Pools trail and searched (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) on foot and with binoculars. A map of their search area and description of their activities is located in the case file. This team spent approximately 7 hours searching the area and found no clues. West Rim Team: A team of two hiked the West Rim Trail to Angels Landing and to approximately Telephone Canyon.(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) They located no clues. A map of their search area is located in the case file. A flyer with the subject’s photo and description was created and distributed on 10/9/2020 as well. Number of people involved in search efforts: 16 10/10/2020 Search activities (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Angels Landing from Refrigerator Canyon up canyon to the Temple of Sinawava. During the day the investigative team received information on the tip line that the subject may have been seen starting the Watchman trail around dusk on 10/6/2020. The Reporting Party (RP) of this information was fairly confident that the person they saw was the missing person. Therefore, a team also searched the Watchman trail and areas off the Watchman Trail. In addition to these areas a team searched the entire West Rim trail from Lava Point to the Grotto trailhead. Maps of all of these search areas as well as descriptions of search team activities are located in the case file. No clues were located. Investigation continued to provide guidance in the search activity. Due to the lack of sign on the Lady Mountain route (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . Due to the report of the Subject being seen on the Watchman trail, basically the rest of the park and outside the park was opened up as potential search areas. The decision was made to focus search energy on areas that could be accessed from the main canyon and Scenic Drive. With the area of probability being increased greatly yet with no clues to narrow down the search area the decision was made that a helicopter search would not be worth the risk to rescuers and visitors as it’s probability of success is very low. The same decision was made for the same reasons to not use search dogs.(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Number of people involved in search efforts: 25 10/11/2020 Search teams were assigned to the park’s West side trails. All of these trails would be accessible from the Scenic Drive. A team was also sent to search common places in the main canyon where people camp out of bounds. For a total of 5 search teams. These teams were instructed to interview all hikers, check campsites and check attractive looking places to camp. Trails covered included the West Rim, Wildcat Canyon/Northgate Peaks, The Connecter Trail and Laverkin Creek. No clues were discovered. Number of people involved in search: 22 10/12/2020 Search teams were assigned to The Court of the Patriarchs/Birch Creek area. The area between the Court of the Patriarchs and the Zion Lodge on the East side of the scenic drive. The PaRus Trail and open areas between Canyon Junction and Watchman Campground. The area between Angel’s Landing and The Temple of Sinawava. No Clues were located. Number of people involved in the search: 16 10/13/2020 This was the first day that an in person briefing was provided to the family by the IC and Family Liaison Officers(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) ). This became a daily briefing where I would discuss our search efforts for the day, review what was done the day before and explain our strategy for the next day. Search teams included two dog teams. This was the first day the dogs were utilized. A dog team searched the Watchman Trail and vicinity (a tip line call provided a credible report that (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) may have been seen at about dusk on the Watchman trail on Oct.6th). A dog team also searched the Weeping rock closure area and between Big Bend and the Temple of Sinawava on the West Side of the River. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) A search team was assigned to the East Rim trail. A search team was assigned to the Cable Mountain trail. A search team was assigned to the East Mesa Trail including Observation Point. No clues were located. Number of people involved in the search: 29 10/14/2020 This was the first day that the family started an organized search effort of their own. I made it clear to them that their organization was to be separate from ours as we have strict requirements for our team members and we couldn’t accept the liability of using their volunteers for our effort. The family was working out of the conference room at the(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . This is where the family briefing would take place for the rest of the incident. This was the first day of drone activity. Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh verbally approved the use of and agency drone for this emergency. A drone operator from the Grand Canyon flew missions from the 14th through the end of the search on the 18th. The drone footage is all available in the case file. Drone footage was provided to the family to look through for any clues. The drone operated on the Watchman trail and vicinity, the Weeping Rock and Hidden Canyon area and the(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) . A search team was sent to re-search the East Mesa Trail to include the entry into Mystery Canyon. A search team was sent to the social trail along the river between the Grotto Trailhead and the(b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Two teams were sent into the Pine Creek area between the Great Arch and Pine Creek Bridge (a tip was provided that made this area a priority, this is documented in the investigative report). A search team was sent to the base of Angel’s Landing to focus on a report of an out of the ordinary item near the base of the Minotaur.