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Alexander Sevier Sailor Missing in Yosemite

Alexander Sevier 

Missing Person-Two Photos: Alexander Joseph Sevier






   Alexander Joseph Sevier, 24, was last seen in Yosemite Valley on the morning of Wednesday, May 3.Sevier, an active member of the U.S. Navy, traveled to Yosemite alone, and arrived in the park on Monday, May 1. He was staying at Housekeeping Camp. Neighbors at the camp told rangers that Sevier would go out for day hikes on a daily basis. He would hike alone each day and return to camp in the evening.
Sevier works at Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, according to the National Park Service. Park Rangers describe him as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 128 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and may have been wearing Aéropostale, Abercrombie or Hollister brand clothing.
Rangers are actively looking on and around popular hiking trails, such as the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail and the Mist Trail. They are also using trained dogs and helicopter from the California Highway Patrol in the search. About 30 people are currently involved in search efforts.
On Wednesday, May 10, a National Park Service spokesperson told 10 On Your Side that rangers have found “absolutely” no clues yet. A few people have reported seeing Sevier, but those tips haven’t panned out.
 Alexander may have taken day hikes out of Yosemite Valley. If you were in the area of Yosemite Valley around May 1-3 ,2017 and have any information about Alexander, please call the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center at 209- 379-1992.
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