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Search Underway for Missing Paddler in Grand Teton National Park

June 18, 2024 by Jackson Hole Radio

Authorities are actively searching for 43-year-old Wesley Dopkins, from St. Paul, Minnesota, who has been reported missing in Grand Teton National Park. Mr. Dopkins was last observed on June 15, 2024, paddling on Jackson Lake. He embarked from Elk Island in the direction of Waterfalls Canyon in the mid-afternoon.

The missing man was last seen wearing a long sleeve blue shirt, red ball cap, and shorts. In a concerning development, search teams discovered Mr. Dopkins’ Oru folding kayak, along with his paddle and dry bag, floating near Moose Island on Jackson Lake. The belongings were unattended, prompting immediate search and rescue efforts.

Grand Teton National Park officials urge anyone who was in the area and may have seen Mr. Dopkins, or anyone who has relevant information, to come forward. The tip line for Grand Teton National Park is open at 1-888-653-0009.

The family of Wesley Dopkins has provided a photo of him to aid in his identification. Every piece of information can be crucial in search and rescue operations, and community members are encouraged to assist in any way they can.

As the search continues, the park authorities and Mr. Dopkins’ family appreciate the public’s help in spreading the word and contributing to the efforts to locate him safely and swiftly.

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