The body of 37 year old Benjamin “Ben” Andersen has been found, nearly two months after he went missing near St. Helens.
Andersen’s body was found during a coordinated search effort, located at the bottom of a ravine along with his Chevy Equinox. Skamania County Search & Rescue is working to recover his body.
The Disappearance of Ben Andersen
On May 18, 2026, Benjamin Anderson’s phone last pinged near Mount St. Helens in Washington state. His last known location was near National Forest Road 25; the road runs North/South, parallel to the volcano.
It is believed Ben was training for an extensive outdoor competition called “Bigfoot 200,” a race he completed in 2021.
Ben has struggled with mental health issues, according to his father.
Authorities are searching for Ben and the car he was last known to be driving, a white 2025 Chevrolet Equinox with Washington plate number CST 3509.
Initial search efforts have been unsuccessful.
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