Austin King, a 22-year-old Yellowstone National Park worker, has vanished without a trace after conquering Eagle Peak—Wyoming’s highest and most treacherous mountain. Last heard from on September 17, Austin called his family in high spirits to share that he’d reached the summit. But that was the last anyone heard from him.
Now, nearly a month later, his father has released a haunting note found at the peak where Austin was last known to be. The contents of the note are sending shivers down everyone’s spine, hinting at a mystery that goes deeper than a simple hiking mishap.
What did Austin write? Was it a farewell, a clue, or something more enigmatic? Authorities and loved ones are scrambling for answers, but the mountain isn’t giving up its secrets easily. The rugged terrain of Eagle Peak is no joke—even for seasoned hikers like Austin.
Search teams have scoured the area, battling unpredictable weather and challenging conditions, but so far, they’ve come up empty-handed. Friends describe Austin as an experienced outdoorsman, which only adds to the baffling nature of his disappearance.
The whole community is on edge, and social media is buzzing with theories. Did he encounter wildlife? Was there an accident, or is there something more sinister at play?
As days turn into weeks, the question everyone’s asking is: What really happened to Austin King on that fateful climb? One thing’s for sure—the mystery of his disappearance and the eerie note he left behind are leaving everyone desperate for answers.
