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SAR (no subject found) — Mount Washington, Jun 8, 2009

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70-year-old male hiker from Napanee, Ontario, Canada

Peter Shintani, age 70, of Napanee, Ontario, was reported missing in the Mount Washington area as of June 8, 2009. An extensive multi-day ground and air search involving more than 50 rescuers and a National Guard helicopter found no physical evidence or leads as to his whereabouts. The formal ground search was halted on June 18, 2009, with officials stating they would follow up on any credible leads from the public.

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