Yosemite Hiker Still Missing

By Bill Johnson Published Aug 6, 2007 05:30 pm Updated Jan 31, 2009 01:49 pm

Yosemite National Park, CA — There is still no sign of that 80 year old Indiana hiker in Yosemite National Park.

Ottorina “Trina” Bonaventura was listed as missing July 30th. Bonaventura became separated from her group when she returned to a campsite to check on food storage. At the time of her disappearance she was staying at the Vogelsang High Sierra Camp.

According to Park Ranger and Spokesperson Adrienne Freeman, approximately 150 searchers were on hand Saturday. Those individuals have come from throughout the state, the National Park Service in addition to DNC Parks and Resorts in Yosemite, Inc. Helicopters and dog teams are being utilized as well.

Ms. Bonaventura is described as being five feet tall with dyed blond hair with brown eyes. While considered an experienced hiker, Bonaventura does have a history of memory loss.

Anyone with credible information should immediately contact the Incident Investigations Unit at (209) 372-0778.

Written by Bill Johnson