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Missing Person Search Underway in Shenandoah National Park

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Date: July 7, 2025
Contact: Allysah Fox, 540-624-8320
Contact: Carly Adams, 540-999-3500 x3400

Mr. Bieri wearing a red shirt, hat and fanny pack
Robert (Bob) Bieri was last seen wearing a short-sleeved red shirt, green shorts, a fanny pack, glasses and tennis shoes.
LURAY, VA – A search is underway in Shenandoah National Park for Robert (Bob) Bieri. Mr. Bieri was reported missing to Shenandoah National Park Rangers on the evening of July 5, 2025.

Mr. Bieri was last seen off-trail in the vicinity of Lewis Falls on July 5. He was wearing a short-sleeved red shirt, green shorts, a fanny pack, glasses and tennis shoes. He is 61 years old, 5’10”, 205 pounds and has grey hair and brown eyes.

Shenandoah activated a full-scale search operation late evening of July 5. The search is led by Shenandoah National Park Search and Rescue personnel aided by Virginia Department of Emergency Management and Virginia State Police.

If you have any information regarding Mr. Bieri, please contact Shenandoah National Park’s Communications Center at (540) 999-3422.



Last updated: July 7, 2025

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