Human Remains Recovered from Temple Crag Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 31, 2026

Human Remains Recovered from Temple Crag Area 

On August 27, 2026, at approximately 9:16 p.m., the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a  report of human remains located in the area of Temple Crag.

On August 28, personnel conducted operational briefings and monitored weather and  conditions in the area. Due to weather and hazardous conditions, personnel could not safely  access the area to conduct the recovery.

On August 29, 2026, an Inyo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, along with members of Inyo  County Search and Rescue, accessed the area by foot and completed the recovery of the  remains. The remains were transported to the Inyo County Coroner’s Office for identification  and examination.

The investigation remains active, and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office will provide an update  following identification and notification of next of kin.