Searchers Looking For Two Yakima Men Missing

Search and rescue crews are looking for two men who got lost on a hike near Mount Rainier National Park.The men, identified as 80-year-old Jim Barnhill and 71-year-old Jon Harlan, were hiking with other members of the Yakima Cascadians Hiking Club when they became separated from the group at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Earl Paronto was leading the hike and said the two men were lagging behind the group and may have taken a wrong turn. He said the men are experienced hikers but were wearing only light clothing and did not have supplies for an overnight stay. Pierce County Sheriff's Sgt. Jerry Bates said searchers are focusing on Forest Service roads about two miles north of Mount Rainier National Park.More searchers were expected to join the effort on Wednesday morning, and Bates said they have asked for the King County Sheriff's Office helicopter to help look for the two men.