Austin King, a 22-year-old concession specialist at Yellowstone Public Park, has been absent since September 17 after a hiking excursion to Falcon Pinnacle.

 Concession worker Austin King remains missing after he embarked on a backpacking trip to summit Eagle Peak but never returned

Austin King, a seasoned concession worker at the Eagle Peak National Park, has been reported missing after venturing on a solo backpacking trip to summit the park's namesake peak. King, known for his love of the outdoors and extensive mountaineering experience, was last seen departing the park's visitor centre on September 17th.

Despite search and rescue efforts involving experienced climbers and advanced equipment, no confirmed sightings or leads regarding King's whereabouts have been confirmed. The Eagle Peak region's challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions have hampered rescue operations.

Friends and family of King have expressed growing concern and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities are continuing their search efforts, but the situation remains critical as time passes.