EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a search and rescue in Desolation Wilderness for an overdue hiker.

60-year-old Jason Coughran was last heard from at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 25. He is described as being 150 pounds and 6’02” with brown hair, hazel eyes, and an athletic build.

He is believed to be wearing khaki shorts, but his clothing is unknown for certain.

Coughran was hiking from Fallen Leaf Lake to Desolation Wilderness.

Authorities ask that if you were hiking in the area and came across Coughran, to contact the sheriff’s office at 530-621-6600 or 530-573-3051.

The office warns that the weather can be unpredictable at high elevations and advises planning accordingly when venturing into the wilderness.