On A Hiking Trail, A Father Calls Out To His Missing Daughter, Only To Hear A Stranger Respond.

John Utsey is an outdoorsman who enjoys exploring nature. It was a wonderful summer day, so he and his children decided to make the most of it by soaking up some of the southwestern sun.

The inhabitants of New Mexico were looking forward to their family trek along the Windsor Trail within Santa Fe National Forest, but they had no idea that their day would be turned upside down in a matter of minutes.

John never anticipated finding himself in a two-day off-trail rescue mission after losing track of his daughter up ahead on the route. But soon enough, everyone would realize that timing is crucial and that perhaps everything happens for a reason.

Having a Good Time with the Kids

That Saturday morning, John Utsey, his 10-year-old son, and his 12-year-old daughter were all set for their summer day hike. And, as much fun as it is to engage in free-spirited activities with your children, it can be hard to keep their exuberance under control at all times.

John’s daughter became enthralled by the natural beauty and decided to sprint further along the trail, finally losing sight of her father.

While something may not appear to be particularly risky, a seemingly innocuous deed might often turn out to be far more harmful than you anticipated.

A Deafening Army Cry

It’s only natural that John’s preteen daughter, the daughter of an ex-marine, would want to lead the hike— it’s her blood! However, as she ran ahead on the route, she quickly vanished.

And, no matter how simple a route appears to be. When it comes to nature, you must stay together.

But, as a former military man, John quickly shouted out to his daughter with a loud army scream as soon as he lost sight of her.

She didn’t respond.

John didn’t want to lose sight of his daughter, even if she wasn’t much further ahead.

John told Fox 29 WFLX News, “I shouted her name. She didn’t answer.”Where could she possibly be? Why wasn’t she answering? She didn’t appear to have run that far.

“I then yelled her name pretty loudly,” he continued, “and then I heard her yell out to me from well up around the corner of the trail.” But it was what transpired after that that sent shivers down his spine.

There’s no need to panic.

Can you imagine going on a fun hike with your family and you lose track of your daughter?