Search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to find a 64-year-old hiker who went missing over the weekend near Little Wild Horse Canyon in Utah. The Emery County Sheriff's Office has been coordinating efforts since the man's son reported him missing on Sunday, a day after the hiker embarked on what was supposed to be a solitary encounter with nature following a morning of golf. Sheriff Tyson Huntington disclosed to KSL that the man's vehicle was discovered at the trailhead, hinting at the start of his journey into the wild.

The ongoing search operation has led to the temporary closure of the visitor center at Goblin Valley State Park, highlighting the seriousness of the situation as the community anxiously awaits updates. Personnel from the Utah Division of State Parks have been deployed to assist, extending their efforts into the rugged canyons that stretch beyond the park's boundaries.

While it is unclear how long the park facilities will remain closed, officials emphasized that their primary focus is finding the missing hiker. According to a FOX 13 report, the search efforts are concentrated in areas near Goblin Valley, though not within the park.