Personal Trainer, 39, Missing for 5 Days Was Last Seen Walking Towards Wooded Area, ‘Very Out of Character’

United States — June 2026

Authorities are searching for a 39-year-old personal trainer who has been missing for five days after he was last seen walking toward a wooded area, a disappearance investigators say is “very out of character.”

The missing man, identified as Daniel Hidden, was reported missing after failing to return home and not showing up for scheduled client appointments, according to local officials.

Police say he was last captured on footage walking alone near the edge of a residential neighborhood before heading toward nearby woodland. Investigators have since expanded search efforts into the forested area, using drones, search dogs, and ground teams to cover difficult terrain.

Family members have described his disappearance as deeply unusual, noting that he was highly disciplined, routinely in contact with clients and friends, and had no known history of going off-grid without warning.

“He would always let someone know where he was,” a family member said. “This is completely out of character.”

Search crews have faced challenges due to dense vegetation and uneven terrain, with weather conditions also affecting visibility in some areas. Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities, including accidental injury or other unexplained circumstances.

Local residents have joined volunteers in the search, distributing flyers and assisting law enforcement with ground coverage. Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen the missing man in the days leading up to his disappearance to come forward.

Police say the investigation remains active and that additional resources may be deployed if there are no significant developments in the coming days.

For now, the community remains hopeful for answers as the search continues.