Deputies in California airlift a missing man in the Sierra Nevada foothills
@Deepizzaguy (123445)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
July 7, 2026 1:52pm CST
A volunteer in Fresno County California alerted the California Highway Patrol (CHP) about seeing a truck that was located about 20 miles from Pine Flat Lake.
The missing man was 70 year old Rondy Packard Senior who was reported missing by his relatives since June 28 after he failed to come home from a fishing trip.
The CHP sent a helicopter to rescue Rondy by the use of first responders of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) to use a helicopter to hoist him from the rugged terrain to receive medical treatment after going missing for six days.
The good news is that Rondy did not suffer any major injuries. Rondy is expected to make a full recovery after being rescued.
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@Ineeddentures (38671)
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8 Jul
Hi George
How long after Rondy was reported missing was he found
I hope he didn't have to spend days in pain on his truck
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
Rondy went missing for at least six days before he was rescued. I also hope he is in good condition after he was rescued by the police,
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
@Ineeddentures Rondy will be okay and I am sure that he was scared when he got lost.
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@Ineeddentures (38671)
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8 Jul
@Deepizzaguy
I'm sure he will be fine now
But I bet he was scared
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Jul
I am also happy that Rondy was found safe and sound by the authorities.
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@celticeagle (191575)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jul
That is outstanding. So glad he was found alive.
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@celticeagle (191575)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jul
@Deepizzaguy ........Yes, indeed they do.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
That is true since law enforcement officers take their oath to serve their community very seriously.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Jul
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
Helicopters are useful indeed just like drones to loccate missing persons.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
So am I happy that Rondy was rescued by the authorities as well.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
I am in agreement with you on this matter.
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@RasmaSandra (99228)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jul
Glad he was rescued but a guy his age should not go off fishing alone,
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
You are right since Rondy is not a spring chicken anymore.
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@LindaOHio (223765)
• United States
8 Jul
Rondy took a big risk by going on a trip alone. I'm glad he will be OK.
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@Deepizzaguy (123445)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Jul
That is true since it is better to travel in an open area with an assistant.
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