*After the episode comment below and tell me what you believe happened to Gil*
On June 24, 2006, 47-year-old Gilbert Gilman parked his car at the Staircase Ranger Station in Olympic National Park, Washington. Planning a simple day hike to photograph the lush wilderness of Staircase Rapids, Gilman vanished into the dense forest without a trace. What followed was an exhaustive search spanning over 5,000 hours, involving helicopters, search dogs, specialized river teams, and infrared technology—but no clues have ever surfaced. Join me, Mandalynn as we explore the chilling mystery behind Gilbert Gilman's unsolved disappearance, examine theories, and reflect on the haunting question: How does someone disappear in broad daylight, leaving nothing behind but unanswered questions?
Stay curious, Explore the Wild and remember: nature sometimes keeps secrets we may never get the chance to uncover.
sources:
https://oriole-violin-bp7c.squarespace.com/episodes/tag/Gilbert+Gilmanhttps://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/olym.htm
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/staircase
https://charleyproject.org/case-searches/geographical-cases?region=Washington
https://vanished.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Olympic-National-Park.png
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/22763?nav
https://charleyproject.org/case/gilbert-mark-gilman