Edina Man Missing in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park rangers are searching for a missing Edina man, the park announced Monday.

Kenneth Stensby, 73, set off on a day hike early Sunday morning en route to Vernal Fall. He’d been in the park for several days and was staying at the Ahwahnee Hotel. He left a note early Sunday morning with hotel staff letting them know that he would be leaving for the hike early and expected to be back by noon.

The release noted that Stensby is an avid hiker.

National Park Service personnel found Stensby’s dark-colored North Face day pack at the top of Vernal Fall, by the guard rails, late in the day Sunday. It did not contain his camera.

Rangers are searching along the Mist Trail corridor, from Happy Isles to the top of Vernal Fall. About 30 people are involved in the search effort, and a dog team is also helping.

Visitors are being asked if they’ve seen Stensby and to check their photos for any images of him.

Anyone who has seen Stensby or moved his daypack is asked to call (209)372-0432.