Unexplained Disappearances in National Parks: The Strange Cases of Missing 4-1-1

TLDREvery year, people go missing in national parks across North America. Some cases are particularly bizarre, like the stories investigated by David Politis in his series 'Missing 4-1-1'. This video explores five strange cases from the Missing 4-1-1 project, including a boy who mysteriously vanished and returned with a strange story, and experienced hiker Carl Landers who never made it back from Mount Shasta.

Key insights

🌲Hundreds of people go missing in national parks every year.

👻David Politis investigates bizarre disappearances in his series 'Missing 4-1-1'.

🧒🏻A young boy mysteriously disappears during a camping trip.

⛰️Experienced hiker Carl Landers vanishes while climbing Mount Shasta.

🤷‍♂️Unexplained phenomena and strange experiences surround national park disappearances.

Q&A

How many people go missing in national parks each year?

Hundreds of people go missing in national parks every year. The exact number varies, but it is a significant issue.

What is 'Missing 4-1-1'?

'Missing 4-1-1' is a series by David Politis that investigates strange disappearances in national parks and documents them in books and documentaries.

Can you provide an example of a strange disappearance?

One example is the case of a young boy who went missing during a camping trip and returned with a story of being led by a mysterious figure to a cave.

What happened to Carl Landers?

Carl Landers, an experienced hiker, never made it back from his climb on Mount Shasta. His disappearance remains unexplained.

Are there any common themes or phenomena in these cases?

Yes, many national park disappearances involve unexplained phenomena, strange experiences, and mysterious encounters.

Timestamped Summary

02:00People frequently go missing in national parks, and David Politis investigates these cases in his series 'Missing 4-1-1'.

08:40A young boy mysteriously disappears and returns with a strange story about being led to a cave by a figure called 'Cappy'.

13:20Experienced hiker Carl Landers vanishes during a climb on Mount Shasta, leaving his friends worried and searching for answers.

19:30National park disappearances often involve unexplained phenomena, strange experiences, and mysterious encounters.