Carlos Baltazar, a firefighter reported missing in September 2020, was identified from remains discovered by a hunter in October 2022 near Cactus Flats in California. Baltazar, part of the Big Bear Hotshots, was off duty when he vanished. His abandoned car was located along Highway 18, with a search involving K-9s that lost his scent. The investigation was complicated by the events of the El Dorado Fire and the recent death of his captain, Charles Morton, which affect Baltazar's mental state during that challenging time.
Baltazar's family had been searching for him since his disappearance, with deputies noting that tracking his scent involved K-9 teams but ultimately lost the trail in the vast terrain.
The circumstances surrounding Baltazar’s disappearance were further complicated by the tragic death of his captain, Charles Morton, which had left a lasting impact on him.
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