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Morning, rangers.

Another morning roundup. Let's get started.

- 104. Over. - 104 responding.

Gonna hike around Bench Lake. Over.

Copy that, 104. Thanks.

- 107. Over. - 107 responding.

Still camping in Atla Valley. Over.

Thanks, 107. Copy that.

109. Over.

109, go ahead. Over.

109, what's your status? Over.

Barney, are you there? Over.

109. Over.

Barney? Are there any rangers near Barney's station?

Can anybody confirm the status of 109? Over.

Okay. And it's that thing, you know, don't turn back for a second.

So many times the parents as a kid say,

"It's just like that."

They're there one second, gone the next.

Like very often without leaving a trace.

Like nothing, without making a sound. Just vanished, gone.

Right. These places are supposed to be safe.

It's a national park for Christ's sake.

People are there on their vacation with their kids.

Then they go missing, sometimes from large groups.

And it's not like these kids are being neglected or ignored.

Let's talk about the shoes.

- Sometimes the shoes are found. - Yes, in some cases the shoes are found,

but there's no trace of the body, and the children aren't found.

And that's what gets me the most. Okay, like...

So, who did she hire?

- Ranger Lennon. - Thanks.

Really?

- You heard of her? - Yeah.

You?

Yeah. I mean, she said she's a little...

How y'all doing?

- Hey. - Hey. How are you?

You must be Lennon.

Y'all meet Ranger Lennon yet?

No.

- She sat right there. - Hello?

Excuse us.

- Nice to meet you. - See you later.

Congrats on the dream job.

You've been after this for years, haven't you?

Yeah.

I'm not a psychic or anything, just another member of the rumor mill.

But don't worry, it spreads nice things too.

Ranger Jackson, at your service.

We've gone through a lot today, a lot for you to remember.

And, as most of you know, 90 days in the Backcountry

can make a person awfully forgetful.

So, to help with that, we've set up a lot of resources for rangers.

Morning roundup is still at 8:00 AM, and still...

If you get hungry, I got trail mix.

We will have an answer to you within a few hours.

And we've put together informational binders.

Take one.

Inside you'll find everything we just talked about,

and probably some things that we didn't.

For instance, we have not put cell phone towers in park,

and we still haven't run the electricity to the Backcountry ranger stations.

Any questions?

Okay. We are going to separate into our districts.

Good luck, rangers.

And remember, leave nothing but footprints.

Take nothing but memories.

Kill nothing but time.

Well, if it isn't our favorite ranger.

Mr. and Mrs. Finley, getting an early start?

- Getting wilderness passes. - Really?

Oh, no, we're not planning anything crazy. - Well, not yet.

Since Harold had his knee surgery done.

Should have had this done years ago.

And then the doctor gave us the all pass.

So we planned an overnight for later in the summer.

A couple of nights.

You should see the amount of stuff he's brought.

You'd think we were moving out there.

I want to see the rest of the park before I die.

You know the bits that most people only see pictures of.

Well, we're gonna take some practice hikes before we go,

build up our stamina.

Yeah, give this baby a test run.

How's your summer looking, dear?

Have you been giving tours again?

I got a job in the Backcountry.

Oh, that's wonderful.

About goddamn time.

Your family must be so proud of you.

Yep.

Run like the birds.

Run like the birds.

Good morning, rangers,

and welcome to the first Backcountry roundup for the season.

Let's get it going. 104. Over?

104 responding.

Current position is Hump trail over.

Copy that, 104. 107. Over?

107 responding, gonna see the cabin today, over.

Copy, 107. 114, you're up. Over.

114, where you at? Over.

114 responding.

Plan is to hike Black Mountain Trail, into the lookout.

Then back to Long Angel Falls' pass. Over.

Copy that, 114. Have a great first day then.

For most of us, hiking in one of the America's national parks is something special.

We go with family or friends, making memories

in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

But what if all of a sudden that person

who was just right beside you, they're gone.

No sound, no scream, just gone.

Which is the massive

unreported amounts of missing person cases

and unsolved missing person cases. - Usually children.

Usually children that come out of our national park system.

There are so many disappearances,

and a lot of similarities between these cases.

Yeah. One of which is

they happen in or near Granite Boulder Fields.

The largest granite field is at Alvarez National Park.

The largest collection of missing people anywhere

in the world is at Alvarez National Park.

- That's not a coincidence. - I know.

These missing people are found in areas that have been searched multiple times.

And the searchers know

they haven't missed the body, but they come back

to the same area they've already searched

and suddenly there it is.

Exactly. Yes.

There's no database

for people who go missing in the national parks.

So they don't even know how many people have gone missing?

They don't know.

Well, we know what's happening, but nobody's talking about it.

Why aren't they talking about it? Are they scared?

The rangers, I mean, they have to know that this is happening, right?

The rangers know, they have to know.

And their shoes are gone.

What's with the shoes? Yeah. That's weird.

- People will go missing... - They're gone.

Good morning, rangers.

...rangers, be safe out there. Speak tomorrow. Over and out.

121 to 114... Over.

- 114 responding. Over. - 121 to 114... Over.

114 responding. I didn't copy. Over.

Oh, man. Come on, come on.

Shit.

114 responding. Over.

Easy there, I'm a ranger.

Hello? You all right?

Yeah, me too.

Ah, neighbor.

You get yourself off?

I tried to radio you earlier.

Old batteries die? We've all been there?

Those things, next to worthless.

I forgot my spares.

Well, I got a few in my pack if you want them.

Sure, thanks.

Alright.

You want to get some dinner? I know a great spot.

Come on.

How many seasons have you worked for Backcountry?

It's my 10th year.

You like it?

Are you kidding me? It spoiled me.

I don't think I'd be much good at anything else.

Tell me about you.

Why the National Park Service?

I'm sure you know a lot about me already.

I do.

But I'd like to hear it from you.

Why?

Rumors have a way of getting people all wrong.

What would you like to know?

Are they true?

The rumors?

I'm not crazy.

- That's not true. - No?

Nope.

Everyone out here is at least a little bit crazy.

How you sleeping?

I'm sorry.

Sleep?

Some people have a problem with it out here.

I...

Fine.

Thanks, 113.

And I think that's it for today.

Be safe out there, rangers. Over and out.

- I'm gonna head out. - Oh, hold up.

Extras.

Thanks.

Hate for you to be without your radio.

Worthless as they are, it's safer than nothing.

Till next time, neighbor.

Yep. Till then.

Run like the birds.

Where's your sister?

114 responding.

We need help. Now, hurry.

What's going on? What's the problem?

Open the door!

We need help.

Open the door.

We have to hurry.

Sir. Sir, I'm gonna help you.

But I need to put my shoes on, and to do that,

I need you to let go of my arm, okay?

Okay. Let go of my arm.

Sir?

Sir, wait.

Sir. Wait.

Shit.

114 dispatch.

I've got a 10-33 in progress. Over.

114, dispatch. 10-33. Over.

114, this is dispatch. What's your 10-33? Over.

I'm 10-80 of an injured male. He's in shock and running.

He might be leading me to people.

I need assistance. And a 10-52. Over.

Copy that, 114.

SNR have been dispatched to your ranger station.

Sarah?

She was right there.

Then she wasn't.

Okay.

Lost a couple of hikers down there.

Oh, no, don't do that. We'll give it back to her.

Thank you.

Missing girl's name is Sarah Greenberg.

According to her friends, she was at camp one minute

and gone the next.

The rest we know.

Now, it's easy to get turned around at night.

So, it's not likely that she's far from camp,

but we'll treat this like any other S&R

and walk on a grid.

Jackson will take the lead.

One of her friend's camera and Sarah's driver's license.

Look through the pictures.

- You fit to stay? - Yes, ma'am.

There's no shame in coming back

and getting those feet properly looked at.

I would like to stay, ma'am.

Excellent.

Well, stay safe and smart.

- Jackson. - Ma'am.

Quinn, Johnson, Rodriguez. Y'all clear on your search perimeters?

- Yep. - Great.

Mark your maps and gear up.

- What about me? - You stay.

I can search. I'm fine.

Someone needs to be here in case she comes back.

If she were close by, she would've heard the helicopter.

She would've found the trail.

You stay.

Jenny? Jenny?

Jenny?

Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny?

Jenny? Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny? Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny? Jenny?

Sarah?

Jenny?

Hello?

Ma'am?

Ma'am, I'm a park ranger.

Are you in need of some help?

Sarah?

Sarah Greenberg?

Are you real?

It's okay.

I'm real. I'm real.

I'm here. I'm real.

Good work, ranger.

- Did she say what happened? - No, she didn't say anything.

I'll get her home and make sure she's taken care of.

But you need to see me at the end of the week.

There are some things we need to discuss.

Yes, ma'am.

- I'm happy to... - No, thank you, Jackson.

I think I need to do this one myself.

And you are to stay at your ranger station until then,

you're done for the season.

- But I... - I'm serious.

You were well intentioned, not listening to Ranger Jackson earlier,

but we are not giving you suggestions here.

You've got five days.

Just pack your bags, let your feet heal and wait for the helicopter.

Do you understand?

I understand.

I mean it.

Stay put.

Look, I'm sorry, it was wrong of me to ignore your...

My explicit instructions.

Yes, but we found her.

You found her.

Piece of shit.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hey, I'm a ranger. I can...

I can help.

Hello?

I'm a national park ranger.

I'm armed.

Lennon?

Jackson.

We have reports of someone needing help in your area.

Possibly wounded, maybe disoriented.

Copy that. I think they were just here. Over.

I didn't copy that.

Repeat. Over.

You should go after him.

Okay. Copy that. Over and out.

Hello?

If you're hurt and in need of assistance, I'm a park ranger.

I can help you.

Hello?

Did you find them?

I think I'm lost.

This looks like Bench Lake, but this is...

It's impossible.

It's miles away from...

No, this is where you need to be.

What?

Jackson, I don't think you understand.

I'm across the park from where I just was.

No, you don't understand.

Jackson?

Leave nothing. Take nothing. Kill nothing.

Run. Run like the bird.

Run like the birds.

Run like the birds.

Take this trail then we can go...

Birds don't run.

What, Jenny?

Some do. I've seen them.

Birds fly.

Wake up!

Ranger station.

Tent.

And then.

We hope you understand.

Leave nothing. Take nothing. Kill nothing.

I haven't.

You have. You've taken from us.

Are you real?

Leave nothing. Take nothing. Kill nothing.

This isn't real.

Leave nothing. Take nothing. Kill nothing.

Replace what you took or they'll keep you.

- Nature calls. - Be quick.

Okay.

Oh, Mrs. Finley. Thank god.

It's ranger Lennon. I need some help.

I need some help.

Mrs. Finley?

Mrs. Finley?

Mrs. Finley, hello?

I hope you washed your hands.

Good enough.

Mr. Finley?

Mr. Finley, can you...

Get the bowl.

You've outdone yourself.

I'm here.

Hey, I'm here!

I'm here!

Am I ready for this.

Hey, wait.

Hello?

Wait.

Nature calls.

Be quick.

Simply perform the following steps

to guarantee years of satisfactory service.

Keep action lightly oiled, with good oil.

Apply lubricating oil to trigger barrel and chambers.

See?

Easy as pie.

Oh, no. Oh, jeez.

Run!

Run like the birds.

Nature calls.

You've really outdone yourself.

Okay.

I'm just gonna go and use the facilities.

Okay. I'll be here.

- Okay, ready? - Ready.

Where's your sister?

- Be quick. - Okay.

You've outdone yourself.

Tell us about you. Why the National Park Service?

We'd like to hear it from you.

I need to find her.

She is not lost.

Oh, no.

Easy as pie.

Jesus, no.

I won't kill them.

If you don't, then we'll keep you.

Then keep me.

We found this in the mountains, about 50 miles Northeast. - No.

- That's not hers. - Dad, they found Jenny?

It can't be hers.

I'm so sorry.

We were nowhere near the mountains. 50 miles away.

It's not possible it's her.

How could she have gotten that far?

Girls?

So, what's the plan for today, ladies?

Can we play outside, please?

Sure.

You could walk to the park if you want.

Yeah.

Slow down.

I can see Jenny. Over.

Report when you're sure. Over.

Copy that. Over.

It's her. She's not lost.

She's been taken.

There's nothing I can do. Over.

Copy that. Pull everyone in.

We'll talk to the parents. Over and out.

Jenny?

Jenny?

Jenny?

No. No. No. No. No.

How do you catch a squirrel?

You climb a tree and act nuts.

This is just a nightmare, sweetheart.

Go back to bed.

Run!

I'm so sorry.

I was supposed to be watching you. I should have been watching you.

It wasn't your fault.

I never stopped looking for you.

They keep us here.

Lennon?

Who are they?

Jenny?

Jenny?

Can we play outside, mom, please. - Sure.

Slow down.

You could walk to the park if you want.

How do you catch a squirrel?

Jenny?

There's nothing I can do.

It's just a nightmare, sweetheart. Go back to bed.

Lennon?

Lennon?

Zhang?

Are are you real?

I'm real.

I don't understand. I don't understand what's happening.

I hit my head.

This isn't because you hit your head.

I don't understand.

They take.

And we let them.

Who?

Who knows.

Whatever they are,

they live here,

where it still gets dark.

Where you can still see the stars.

Usually rangers come to us.

Tell us about the weird things they experience in the woods.

That's when we explain.

They usually give us a chance to explain,

because... I think because

we protect their space.

I've given them so many.

I regret her the most.

I'm not going to let them take you.

It's too late.

I won't give them what they want.

I know.

I will.

Goodbye, Lennon.

You are going to make one hell of a ranger.

Zhang?

Jenny! Jenny, I'm not gonna you leave you.

I'm not gonna leave you again. I'm gonna save you.

Lennon?

Jackson?

Oh, my god.

I got you. I got you. You're okay.

Okay, I got you. I got you. I got you.

- What's happening? - You just got a little lost.

Let's get you warmed up, alright?

I got you. Okay.

121 to dispatch. Over.

How do you know I was lost?

121 to dispatch. Over.

You all... You all know, don't you?

121, this is dispatch. Go ahead. Over.

Why didn't you tell me?

121, this is dispatch. Go ahead over.

Dispatch, I got eyes on 114.

- Send S&R to Bench Lake south side. - Copy that, 121.

I got you. You're gonna be alright. Okay?

You're safe now.

And in areas that have been searched

and searched and searched again.

I mean these are not small S&R operations.

These aren't volunteers.

These are members of the NPS, DLM and USFS.

People that are trained in Backcountry S&R.

This phenomena, if you will,

seems to happen close to large volumes of water,

significant river systems or in close proximity...

Remember, may seem like you're alone out there,

but we're all neighbors. Okay?

And that's about it.

Y'all have your binders and most of what it says in there.

If you've got any questions.

Don't forget, leave nothing but footprints.

Take nothing but memories.

Kill nothing but time.

Have a good one.

119 to dispatch. Over.

119. This is dispatch. Go ahead over.

We have a missing person. Last seen near Pear Lake. Over.

Copy that, 119.

S&R are being dispatched to your ranger station.

All call, any rangers in the Pear Lake vicinity. Over.

Dispatch, this is 114 responding. I'm in the Pear Lake vicinity. Over.

Copy that, 114. Thank you. Over.

Dispatch. This is 112 responding.

I can be near Pear Lake in an hour. Over.

Alright, guys, I got batteries in the back.

Coming off behind.

James?

James?

James?

Are you real?

Are you real?

No.