Father Finds Bodies He Believes Are His Missing Son, Friend Embracing Each Other

Father Finds Bodies He Believes Are His Missing Son, Friend Embracing Each Other
Joseph Orbeso (L) and Rachel Nguyen went missing in Joshua Tree National Park in California on July 27, 2017. State of California Department of Justice
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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After months of relentless searching, Gilbert Orbeso has finally gotten closure on his son’s disappearance.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, at about 11:30 p.m., a search team that included Orbeso found two bodies he’s convinced belong to his son Joseph, 21, and his friend Rachel Nguyen, 20, who went missing on July 27 while hiking in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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