Kevin Kennedy

📍 Location

📝 Description

Kevin Kennedy, a 59-year-old Australian hiker, disappeared on August 21, 2011 while hiking in the Highwood Pass area of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. He planned to cross Grizzly Col and complete the Tyrwhitt Loop and was last seen at the Highwood Pass parking area (Highwood Pass area) near the Tyrwhitt Loop. RCMP and multiple search-and-rescue teams conducted extensive ground and aerial searches for several days, with no sign of him. In September 2013, human remains were found in Kananaskis Country; authorities stated the identity had not been confirmed, and subsequent reporting has not produced a publicly confirmed identification or closure. As of December 8, 2025, there has been no publicly released official confirmation that the remains belong to Kennedy or that he has been found; the case remains listed as active/missing in public records. The bear-rich terrain and vast slopes of the area have continued to complicate searches and identification.

🔍 Circumstances

Disappearance occurred during a day hike in the Highwood Pass area of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, with Kennedy aiming to traverse Grizzly Col and complete the Tyrwhitt Loop. The outing was solo; searches were launched the following days and involved RCMP, Public Safety personnel, conservation officers, volunteers, and helicopters. Despite extensive searching (Aug 21–25, 2011), no trace of Kennedy was located. In 2013, remains were found in the region, but the identity was not confirmed at that time.

👤 Physical Description

Six feet tall (approx. 183 cm), about 170 pounds (77 kg), grey thinning hair, glasses. Described as Caucasian with Australian accent. Last known clothing: light blue shirt, khaki shorts, brown/orange fleece, dark hat, blue backpack, and navy blue rain coat.

ℹ️ Additional Details

In 2013, human remains were discovered in Kananaskis; authorities stated identity had not been confirmed at that time. Some reports and private commentary suggested the remains were not Kevin Kennedy, but there has been no definitive public confirmation of identification or closure. The case has not seen a publicized official update confirming Kennedy's death or a positive identification of the remains. Sources indicate ongoing interest from families and search communities, but no resolved public record as of 2025.

🔗 Sources (7)

👥 Community Contributions

Help improve this case by adding notes, observations, theories, or tags. Your contributions help the community understand patterns and connections.