News Release
News Release Date: September 1, 2026
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, Tenn. — After a multi-day search, Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was confirmed safe this afternoon in North Carolina outside of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The National Park Service is grateful to everyone who assisted in the search by submitting tips and spreading the word, as well as to the many park rangers, volunteers and partner agencies who assisted with the search.
The incident is still under investigation, and no further details are available at this time.
Last updated: September 1, 2026