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National Park Service searches for 71-year-old man missing near Canyonlands National Park
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Trier is the subject of the search by the National Park Service. A search is underway for a 71-year-old man who has been reported overdue.
A search is underway for a 71-year-old man who has been reported overdue. Patrick J. Trier is the subject of the search by the National Park Service. He was supposed to return from an outing but failed to do so, prompting the search effort.
The National Park Service is handling the search operation. Details about the circumstances surrounding Trier's disappearance are not available in this report.
For more information about the search for Patrick J. Trier, further details can be found through the National Park Service, which is conducting the search near Canyonlands National Park.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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