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Donald Emerson Curtiss

Tucson, AZ

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Donald Emerson Curtiss
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Donald Emerson Curtiss, 18

Donald Curtiss, 18, was last seen on November 9, 1969 when he and a friend went hiking in the Catalina Mountains to do "gold prospecting." Five days later, his companion wandered out of the mountains, saying the two had gotten lost and he had left Donald behind to seek help. A six day search of the area was initiated but Donald was never located.

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Case ID17759
Last Seen1969-11-08
CityTucson
StateAZ
Height5' 6"
Weight155
SourceNamUs
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