Missing: Annie Schmidt

[HairOfTheDog]

That particular area is very easy to get lost in, and very easy to get hurt in. Lots of Rocky climbs and mossy, slick surfaces. Deep woods with no way to determine direction. Would not be hard to underestimate the woods and get badly turned around. Hell I did it in my own back yard out there, went for a stroll in the woods and by the time I found my way back to civilization it was a few hours later and miles down the road.

It's looking like your instincts were right, Donovan -- like Annie hiked far off the beaten path into deep dense woods and fell off a cliff to her death. I'm not personally a religious person, but I appreciate that families who suffer tragic losses can sometimes draw such strength and solace from their faiths.