In August of 1996, twenty-year-old Michael Madden packed his car early, left a note for his family, and set off toward the mountains with his dog. Only one of them would return.

Sources:
StrangeOutdoors, CharleyProject, ModBee, OAG CA, BIVY, Reflections.Live, FS USDA, The Dyrt, Yelp, Uncovered

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