Body of hiker missing in Alpine County found at bottom of cliff

Search and Rescue teams located the body of missing hiker Bradford Dozier on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the base of a cliff in Alpine County.

A search was initiated after Dozier left on a hike to the Carson Pass area on October 27. His car was found on Sunday at the Evergreen Trailhead. It appears Dozier died after falling 200 feet as he attempted to free climb steep terrain on the north side of Peak 9626 according to the Alpine County Sheriff's Office.

Dozier was described by family and friends as an avid and strong hiker who enjoyed climbing peaks in the Sierras.

Agencies involved in the search included Search and Rescue volunteers from as far away as San Diego, along with military personnel, Civil Air Patrol, National Guard, and the California Highway Patrol. On the day Mr. Dozier was found, one hundred forty searchers were involved.

This message is from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office:
We thank all those who selflessly and tirelessly volunteered their time to help find Mr. Dozier. Although we did not save Mr. Dozier’s life, we did return him to his loved ones. I sincerely hope you all realize how much the public appreciates your efforts and that being a member of the Search and Rescue community shows a concern for the welfare of others that is immeasurable. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office, along with all involved emergency personnel convey our condolences to Mr. Dozier’s wife, family and friends.