Chris Palmer’s father said, “Our family believes our son perished in the sea”
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National Park Service
Hiker, Who Went Missing with His Dog in the Outer Banks, Is Believed to Be Dead as Family Says He Has ‘Terminal Illness’
Jan 25, 2026 | 1:34 PM
