A chance at closure for a mystery and for the family

Wreckage Spotted in Fossett Search

A hiker hiking way off the established trails in a region of California that is very rugged and about 10,000 feet above sea level found what appears to be Steve Fossett's pilot licence, money, and some clothing. Teams are trying to find what they can before the first expected snowfall of the season hits this weekend. Plane wreckage has been found, but authorities are cautious about identifying it as Fossett's craft because plane crashes are relatively common in the area.

I hope they find something that will give the family some closure and solve the mystery of Fossett's disappearance. Even if they find the wreckage, though, it sounds like he might have survived and hiked to the position his belongings were found, so there may still be problems finding his remains. Mr Fossett has been declared dead at the request of his widow, and I just can't believe he'd survive and not contact his family or tap into his considerable resources.

I've been following this, just not blogging on it

Black Hawk helicopters comb Nevada desert for missing billionaire

Steve Fossett demonstrates a true explorer's heart. I do hope he's okay. But it is like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially without a flight plan on file--and it's been five days since he disappeared.