Bobby Paknin was a boy who vanished in 1963 while hiking. He is believed to have become lost or been attacked by an animal.
Case[]
Bobby was last seen on August 3, 1963, at the Deep Lake Resort in Stevens County, Washington. He had been camping there with his parents and older brothers. When Bobby vanished, he had been walking on an isolated trail with his mother and two of his brothers. One of his brothers had left the trail to look at a small creek, and his mother decided to follow him but told the other brother to stay with Bobby. The child chose to follow his mother instead. When they returned, they found that Bobby was no longer there despite having been gone for a short time and only about 100 to 150 feet off the trail.
An extensive search using bloodhounds and 4000 volunteers was held, but Bobby was not found. No indication of his whereabouts, such as footprints, were discovered either. The dogs traced his scent for a few miles but then lost it. It is considered possible that Bobby was abducted, but authorities believe it is more likely that he got lost or was attacked by a wild predator such as a cougar or a bear.
Characteristics[]
- Blond hair.
- Blue eyes.
- Difficulty pronouncing the sounds 'C' and 'R'.
- Allergic to chocolate.
- Prone to developing severe ear and bronchial infections.
Clothing[]
- Blue swim trunks.
- He was barefoot.
Sources[]
- Bobby Panknin at the Charley Project
- Bobby Panknin at NamUs
- Bobby Panknin at the Doe Network