Oregon man training for trail race missing for more than a month near Mt. St. Helens

Benjamin "Ben" Curtis Andersen, an Oregon man training for a competitive trail race, has been missing for over a month near Mount St. Helens in Washington. The last known GPS location of Andersen was on May 18 near Forest Road 25. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is involved in the search efforts, highlighting the urgency and concern surrounding his disappearance. This case matters as it raises questions about the safety of outdoor training activities and the challenges faced by search and rescue teams in rugged terrain.