40: Austin Oldfield: Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Glen “Austin” Oldfield, known by his middle name Austin, departed from Louisville, Kentucky, heading to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Southwest Washington State for a two-week solo camping trip.
Before entering the forest, he sent a message to his fiancée, informing her that he would be off the grid and would contact her again on October 1st, 2015.
But Austin never made contact. When he didn’t reach out as planned, she reported him missing on October 2nd. Despite an extensive search, no traces of Austin were found.
However, many believe that this isn’t where Austin’s story ends. Could he still be alive? What really happened to Austin Oldfield, and where is he now?
Listen as we dive into Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the case of Glen "Austin" Oldfield, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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