They Became Separated
Hubert says that he hadn’t even known what had happened at the time. By the time he had turned around and realized his mistake, Austin was long gone. It was too late.
Austin and Hubert had unknowingly walked further and further away from each other. Hubert doubled back and called his stepson’s name, but he found no trace of him. It was as if the boy had disappeared into thin air. Thankfully, Park Chief Ranger Steve Kloster wasn’t going to leave the story at that.