Camdenton, Missouri 65020. Credit goes to the Canam Missing Project headed by David Paulides. Melville, Sweet Grass County, Montana, USA. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Obituary : Aaron Hedges Body Found Click link to read full story. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Collection open for research. ", "When I originally researched it, I thought there was some type of unusual foul play at work. Join us in the Guest chat no need to login !! Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The Missing 411 facts below are taken from the book Missing 411: Hunters (p. 152-157). Sniffer dogs in the area did not pick up a scent. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Aaron Joseph Hedges I found on Findagrave.com. In the story you are about to read, again distances come into play. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Aaron Hughes of Rienzi, Mississippi, who passed away on July 15, 2021 at the age of 26. You must log in or register to reply here. Verify and try again. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? RIP Aaron. He explained he was going to grab the supplies and return to his friends that evening. Failed to delete memorial. Aaron's listing on the Montana DOJ website: Items belonging to missing Crazy Mountain bow hunter found by hiker. In this video we cover the odd disappearance of Aaron Hedges a hunter from Bozeman Montana. That fall, searchers found a pair of boots, a water backpack and a fire spot believed to belong to Hedges on the eastern side of the mountains. We have set your language to and our Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Receive obituaries Thomas Denford Crittenden This is so awfulto go hunting, get separated from your group and die in the wilderness. Add a Memory Hazel Olsen Hazel Olsen passed away in the early hours of April 5, 2023 at the age of 96. Camdenton. More on this subject in a future OP. Searchers were certainly very sceptical that Aaron could walk in bare feet from the creek to the area where he was found. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Dental records confirmed that the skeletal remains a rancher found Friday west of Melville were those of Aaron Joseph Hedges, Undersheriff Alan Ronneberg said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 1 /r/deathobituaries, 2021-07-21, 13:30:44 The Bizarre Wilderness Vanishing of Aaron Hedges | Mysterious Universe 79 /r/backwoodscreepy . They intended to base themselves around Campfire lake and the group had two horses and a mule, though Aaron walked in. Clipping found in Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Fort Worth, Texas on Feb 21, 1936. Drag images here or select from your computer for Aaron Joseph Hedges memorial. I've discussed in the past books that people disappear in areas with names that are strange. As the crow flies it is around 13 miles from Sweet Grass Creek to the Rein Ranch and probably double that in reality because of the terrain. The rescue is with two helicopters, four dog teams, five ground personnel and one horse team, according to a press release from Park County Search and Rescue. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Patsy was known for her insatiably sweet tooth and cherishing every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. [Friend 1] was seen as extremely forthcoming and cooperative and he did not appear to be deceptive in any of his answers. Welcome back to The Lore LodgeSubscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. So maybe "on the fourth day" is better than "after four days". Pocono, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at home in Easton, PA. Born: in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph A. and Alice M. McCosker Hedges. He knew the location because they had hunted it last year and kept a stash of supplies in the mountains surrounding the lake. Died on 1 Dec 1984. On September 6th, his friends realised Aaron was definitely missing when he failed to return to the camp and then a snow storm came in on September 7, with 18-24 inches of snow, and the temperature falling dramatically from 40-50 degrees F to 10-15 F. Whilst the hunters realised Aaron was missing on September 6 or 7, Hedges wasnt reported missing until his wife, Christine, notified the Sweet Grass County Sheriffs Office on September 8th, after she was called by Greg and Joe. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. OUR LOCATIONS. Canam Missing Project: https://www.canammissing.com/page/page/8396197.htmMissing 411 Books: https://www.nabigfootsearch.com/Bigfootstore.htmlCheck Out My Channel Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/wyoming-beastI've been using Coinbase which makes it really easy and safe to buy, sell, and store digital currency (like Bitcoin). David Paulides writes (Hunters, p. 154): "On Wednesday the hunters made it out of the mountains and called Aaron's wife and reported him as missing. Privacy Policy. [Friend 1] became emotional at this point and said he felt they made a mistake. The rescue is with two helicopters, four dog teams, five ground personnel and one horse team, according to a press release from Park County Search and Rescue. The two friends talked about Aaron's state of mind, but what did they mean by this? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Year should not be greater than current year. David Paulides claims the two hunters were not worried because Aaron had supplies, was experienced and heavily armed (September 8th). This website has adult content! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. IN THE CARE OF. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ", "In past books I have documented multiple incidents where victims removed their shoe. The Powell Tribune has expanded its online content. if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("&mmm_fo=1"); Yes, the name of the range is the Crazy Mountains. ", "The sheriff's spokesman said that they believed that Aaron's friends did search for him and were diligent in that effort. OBITUARY Alan Kent Hodges October 14, 1942 - July 11, 2021. Probably not, Sweet Grass County Sheriff Dan Tronrud said. I cant speculate or second guess, Todd said. ", "The location where Aaron's bow and backpack were found was two miles from the ranch house. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Despite finding this tantalising evidence, by September 22nd, officials decided to scale back the search until they received more information. They spent the night there and then spent the day (Wednesday 10th) traveling to the trailhead at Cottonwood.". This statement by David Paulides is correct. As the group started on the trail towards Campfire lake, their mule spooked and started bucking, and threw the supplies and kit it was carrying off trail, including Aarons sleeping bag. if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context)); If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. If you already have a web account, but need to reset it, you can do so by clicking here. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Authorities did everything they could in order to locate Aaron Hedges, but search and rescue operations were in vain. In the Crazy Mountains of Montana, 38 year old Aaron disappeared - with a trace. . He was last seen on September 7th, 2014, and his remains were found on August 8th, 2016. They did not look him. David Paulides claims that the two friends looked for Aaron on September 9th, but this is not the case. Joseph A. Hedges, Jr., 87, of Easton and formerly of Mt. This claim is however contradicted by several statements made by the two friends (most of these statements will be presented in future OPs). Aaronss boots were found on Wednesday, September 9th, 2014, the second day of the search, way east of Sunlight lake, close to the creek and falls. By radio, Hedges told his hunting partners he probably wouldn't make it back to camp that night because he wasn't sure where he was. 'https://powellbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php':'http://powellbanners.creativecirclemedia.com/www/delivery/ajs.php'); That was the last time that the group heard from Aaron. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. One of the hunters called Aaron's wife and asked her if Aaron was alive (September 10th), which shows they were worried. When people get cold, rather than wrapping up, in extreme temperatures they can paradoxically take off their clothes. Please try again later. Law enforcement was shown the skeletal remains of a skull and then began a systematic search of the area where they uncovered less than 80 per cent of Hedges skeleton, all within about 50 to 70 yards. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Paulides also covered the Hedges case in his 2019 documentary Missing 411 - The Hunted. The Eaton Register-Herald obituaries and death notices from funeral homes and families. Aaron Hedges, 38, of Bozeman went missing during an elk hunt in Montana's Crazy Mountains in September. It was very strange that Hedges had removed his boots in this snow and cold weather. They were set intentionally side by side. Family members linked to this person will appear here.